Manual Handling & Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps of risk assessment?
A
- Identify (how, who)
- Avoid
- Analyse (why, consequences)
- Evaluate (how to reduce/eliminate)
- Treat (who takes responsibility; remove, transfer, reduce, manage, eliminate)
2
Q
How is likelihood rated?
A
- Rare: 0-10%
- Unlikely: >10-25%
- Possible: >25-50%
- Likely: >50-90%
- Certain: >90%
3
Q
How is impact rated?
A
- Insignificant
- Minor
- Significant
- Major
- Catastrophic
4
Q
What are the benefits of a heat map?
A
- Big picture view to use while making strategic decisions
- Improved management of risks
- Increase focus on risk appetite/tolerance
- More precision in risk assessment process
- Identification of gaps in risk management
- Greater integration of risk management
5
Q
What questions should be asked in regards to risk management?
A
- What are the risks?
- How much risk are we prepared to take (risk appetite)?
- What kind of impact will we see?
- Are we prepared to resource the required changes?
6
Q
What are the risks on an ortho ward?
A
- Chest infection
- DVT
- Fainting
- Hip dislocation
- Infection
- Sitffness
- Falls
7
Q
What are the risk factors for DVT?
A
- Previous DVT
- Smoker
- Contraceptive pill
- Older age
- Varicose veins
8
Q
Why do people faint?
A
- Low BP
- Low O2 going to head
- Low RBC count
9
Q
What are the risk factors for stiffness?
A
- Volume of tissue trauma
- Volume of bleeding
- Swelling
- Proximity to the joint
- Period of immobilisation
10
Q
What are the risk factors for falls?
A
- Previous falls
- Neurological issues
- Debilitation
- Age
- Gait aids
- Eyes
- Feet
- Cognition (e.g. dementia)
11
Q
What are the consequences of manual handling injuries?
A
- Permanent injury to you
- Permanent injury to patient
- Loss of career, social/family life, income
- Pain
12
Q
What are the steps of manual handling management?
A
- Assessment (patient, environment)
- Interpretation (goals)
- Plan (based on assessment, decision making)
- Intervene
- Evaluate
13
Q
What should be included in the manual handling assessment?
A
- Person/patient (mobility, WB status, injury, independence)
- Environment
- Health team (how many people, training)
- Available equipment & resources
- Aim for level of independence
- Object (size, weight, grips, height)
- Task (time to complete/sustain, predictability, direction, height)
14
Q
What should be considered when assessing the assistant person?
A
- Strength, fitness, flexibility
- Skill level/training
- Posture of hands/arms
- Working posture of body
- Time of day/fatigue/stress
- Footwear
15
Q
What are the strategies for safe manual handling to prevent back injuries?
A
- Always stay close
- Stable base
- Secure grip
- Move smoothly
- Maintain posture
- Use abdominals & back muscles