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Regular maintenance of equipment is essential so that the equipment does not

breakdown frequently. Hooks, straps and slings need to be constantly checked to

ensure optimum working order, as well as ensuring client safety.

Staff need to be educated on the use of the lifters and regular testing would

ensure that the staff are confident and competent in their use. This may lead

to a decrease in the amount of mismatched clients and nurses in terms of weight,

as if staff are more confident of using the lifters there may not be as much

manual lifting necessary.

Education about manual handling is also vital to ensure correct lifting

techniques are used. Constant re-evaluation of the staff’s abilities and

methods would ensure safety for both parties involved. This would make staff

aware that the least amount of strain placed on the muscles and joints as

possible is beneficial to them.

The re-evaluation is also important in the fact that it allows the health care

worker to be constantly up to date on any new procedures which may be developed.

REFERENCES

Kozier, B., Erb, G., Blais, K., Wilkinson, J.M. 1995, {italics on} Fundamentals

of Nursing {italics off}, 5th Edition, Addison Wesley Publishing Company Inc.,

United States of America.

Love, C. 1995, ‘Managing manual handling in clinical situations’, {italics on}

Nursing Times {italics off}, vol. 91, no. 26, pp. 38-39.

Scott, A. 1995, ‘Improving patient moving and handling skills’, {italics on}

Professional Nurse {italics off}, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 105-110.

Seymour, J. 1995, ‘Handling Aids – Lifting and moving patients’, {italics on}

Nursing Times {italics off}, vol. 91, no. 27, pp. 48-50.

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