Training courses run by Triple One Care - Bay of Plenty, are there to assist nurses to integrate manual handling principles into nursing practice.

Specific Techniques

• Moving in bed
• Getting in and out of bed
• Sitting and standing
• Transfers to and from the bed
• Assisted walking
• Assisting from the floor

What is patient handling?

"Patient handling is a specialized area of manual handling. It includes any task that involves moving or supporting a patient including carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting and lowering. Handling a person is more complex and unpredictable than handling an object. People may be heavy or hard to grip and must be treated with dignity, respect and consideration for their capabilities".
(ACC)

Lifting and transferring of patients are the most commonly reported causes of back pain and knee and shoulder injury among healthcare workers.
Most programs for the prevention of back and joint injury to healthcare personnel tend to focus on proper lifting techniques, body mechanics and back care.
But many researchers now recommend ergonomics approach that focuses on workplace assessment of patient care areas, patient assessment criteria, algorithms for safe patient handling and movement, lifting and transfer equipment, peer-safety leaders, lifting teams, incident reviews and similar policies.
We are a dedicated in providing high quality, environmentally friendly, manual handling aids for nursing homes, care homes, hospitals and for individuals at home.