Manual Handling for patients with COVID-19

Manual Handling Training - COVID-19

Falling Patient: https://youtu.be/gKB2hFsio1E

Controlling the descent of a falling patient. These techniques were put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)

Emergency Collapse: https://youtu.be/6JPbQ-CBOrQ

In the event a patient / staff having collapsed or their position compromises safety. These techniques was put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)

Slide Sheets, Rolling, Repositioning and Removal: https://youtu.be/arqG_2ftfOY

The above techniques are alternative methods to insert slide sheets, reposition patients and removal to ensure patients are repositioned safely and reduce the likelihood of tissue viability concerns. These techniques were put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)

Sit to Stand: https://youtu.be/V1PVkR0Hcjo

The above techniques are alternative methods to support individuals to a standing position, please ensure a full risk assessment and care plan support the manoeuvre. These techniques were put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)

Lateral Transfer: https://youtu.be/quqV86VI6Ts

The above techniques are alternative methods and a standard used within the trust to ensure patient staff safety. These techniques were put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)

Hoisting from Bed to Chair Return: https://youtu.be/EZ6FptTLc08

The above techniques are alternative methods and a standard used within the trust to ensure patient staff safety. These techniques were put together within 24hrs to support clinical staff during the Covid-19 Pandemic (please note these techniques should not be carried out without prior training and competence assessment)