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How to Hold a Walk Belt Correctly - Patient Manual Handling
Walk belts are an essential piece of equipment in patient manual handling as they are used for stabilizing, guiding and reassuring a patient or client that may have developed a fear of falling. The correct hand holds and hand placement when using a walk belt is equally important for the safety of not only the assistant but the patient/client during transfers or when mobilizing.
How to Hold a Walk Belt Correctly video is one of 33 videos in the Handle ME With Care - Patient Manual Handling Video Package available from KMO Health that healthcare facilities can use on their intranet, e-learning platform or as a staff education resource. The package also has a fully illustrated step-by-step Manual, Workbooks and Toolboxes for each video.
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How to Use a Walk Belt in Patient Manual Handling
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A walk belt is used for stabilising, guiding and reassuring a patient or client that may have developed a fear of falling and can be one of the more common patient manual handling procedures. It is a wide belt that can be fastened with either Velcro or a plastic clip at the front. Walk Belts have two handles on either side, one positioned more to the front and one positioned more to the back. H...
Stand-Up Lifter Transfer - Patient Manual Handling
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A stand-up lifter is used when a patient or client needs assistance to lift their weight when standing to transfer and can be one of the more complex patient manual handling procedures. A stand-up lifter provides the patient/client the assistance they require and allows them to maintain a certain level of strength and dignity. The stand-up lifter is used for transfers and the distance a patient...
Rolling a Patient in Bed - Patient Manual Handling
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Rolling a patient or client in bed safely is a patient manual handling skill required for any health care, aged care or home care workers. This procedure can be used for tasks, such as, placing a sling or slide sheet under the patient/client before other movements, cleaning after voiding, attending to pressure sore or wound, bed bathing or any task that requires the patient/client to be on thei...