People Movement

People Movement in a Care Setting Course Outline

Course Title:

Effective People Movement in a Care Setting

Course Duration:

Half-day (4 hours) or Full-day (8 hours)

Course Objective:

To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and facilitate the safe and efficient movement of residents and staff in a care setting, ensuring the well-being of all individuals.

Target Audience:

Care home staff, nurses, caregivers, facility managers, and any personnel responsible for the movement and safety of residents in a care setting.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to People Movement in Care Settings

Ensuring the safety and comfort of residents

Legal and organizational responsibilities

Understanding the unique needs of residents

Key concepts in safe movement

• 2. Understanding Resident Needs
• Resident Mobility Levels
• Assessing and categorizing mobility levels
• Individualized movement plans
• Common Mobility Challenges
• Physical and cognitive impairments
• Behavioral considerations

3. Planning for Safe Movement

• Risk Assessment and Environmental Planning
  • Identifying potential hazards
  • Creating a safe and accessible environment
• Designing Movement Plans
  • Safe pathways and movement routes
  • Adaptive equipment and modifications

4. Communication and Coordination

• Effective Communication Strategies
  • Communicating with residents clearly and compassionately
  • Using visual aids and prompts
• Coordination with Staff and Family Members
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Communication protocols

5. Techniques for Safe Movement and Transfers

• Assisted Movement Techniques
  • Safe lifting and transfer techniques
  • Using mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hoists)
• Resident Comfort and Dignity
  • Ensuring comfort during movement
  • Maintaining dignity and respect

6. Emergency Situations and Evacuations

• Preparing for Emergencies
  • Developing emergency response plans specific to care settings
  • Conducting regular drills and simulations
• Evacuation Procedures
  • Safe and orderly evacuation techniques
  • Assisting residents with limited mobility

7. Use of Technology and Equipment

• Assistive Technologies
  • Overview of mobility aids and devices
  • Safe use and maintenance of equipment
• Monitoring Systems
  • Using technology to monitor and support movement

8. Case Studies and Best Practices

• Analysis of Real-life Scenarios
  • Learning from past incidents and successful interventions
• Best Practices in Resident Movement
  • Strategies used by leading care facilities

9. Practical Scenarios and Role-Playing

• Hands-on Practice
  • Simulated movement and transfer scenarios
  • Role-playing exercises to apply techniques
• Group Discussions and Feedback
  • Debriefing and discussing different approaches

10. Summary and Q&A

• Course Review
  • Recap of key points covered in the course
  • Discussion on best practices
• Questions and Answers
  • Addressing participant questions
  • Clarification of any doubts

11. Assessment and Certification (Optional)

• Knowledge Assessment
  • Written or practical assessment to evaluate understanding
• Certification
  • Issuance of completion certificates to participants

Course Materials:

• Handouts and manuals on safe people movement and transfer techniques
• Access to relevant videos and online resources
• Checklists and quick reference guides

Trainer:

• Qualified and experienced trainer in people movement, healthcare, and resident safety

Training Methods:

• Interactive presentations
• Group discussions
• Practical demonstrations and hands-on practice
• Real-life case studies and scenarios
• Role-playing exercises

This outline provides a thorough training program for managing people movement in a care setting, ensuring participants are well-prepared to handle the unique challenges of assisting residents with their mobility needs safely and respectfully.