The Use of Hoists in Patient Care Hoists are essential tools in patient care, particularly for individuals with limited mobility, disabilities, or those recovering from surgery or injury. They are designed to safely transfer patients between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, toilets, and other surfaces, reducing the risk of injury to both patients and caregivers. Training is …
Moving and Handling in the NHS: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency In the healthcare sector, particularly within the NHS (National Health Service), moving and handling play a vital role in providing quality care while safeguarding the well-being of both patients and staff. This critical aspect of healthcare involves lifting, transferring, repositioning, and assisting patients, all of …
Working from Home It would appear working from home is likely to become the norm for a significant number of people and it is therefore perhaps timely to remind everyone of their responsibilities. From the employers perspective there is actually no difference in terms of their responsibilities. Home workers are in the same position as …