Prism Medical UK launches new research report questioning the requirement of double handed care

Prism Medical UK, in association with HFH Consulting and the University of Salford, has launched a new White Paper challenging the perceived status quo that two carers are necessary for clients who require manual handling.

The report forms the opinion that offering unnecessary double handed care has a major cost implication and taken in the current context of an ever increasing number of clients and tightening budgets, it is important to challenge and fully understand the decision making process.

The research within the report shows many misconceptions regarding moving and handling, insufficient knowledge of specialist equipment and an outdated and generalised attitude regarding the perceived need for two carers as opposed to one.

A large number of specialists and case studies have been consulted to provide a compelling argument for the opinion held within the study.

The paper was launched at The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, Aldwych, London on Tuesday, 1st April 2014.

 

 

Authors

Jean Phillips BHSc Hons, Cert Ed, SROT, Assistant Director, HFH Consulting

Jo Mellson MSc, Dip Cot, SROT, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Salford

Norma Richardson BA Hons, Cert Ed, RN, Training & Development Manager, Prism Medical UK

Click here to download the full ‘It Takes Two?’ research report

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Free Event at Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel

Thursday, 3rd April 2014 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

Increased pressure on finances in the care industry has resulted in organisations looking at reducing costs, yet providing the same and improved quality of service.  This is the first of a series of events showcasing ways in which organisations can provide creative solutions to these overwhelming challenges.

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Click here to book a place or call Jan Hall on 0800 078 7051.

The Schedule

09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 10:30 Introduction and the DFG Crisis
Exploring the true cost of the unmet need for adaptations and what action can be taken to help support the DFG.

10:30 – 11:45 Enabling Single Handed Care
The Questions. The Realities. The Solutions.
Single Handed Care can facilitate a significant cost saving to organisations and provides increased empowerment, independence, flexibility and greater dignity for clients. We explain how.

Brought to you by Prism Medical UK.

11:45 – 12:00 Coffee and Refreshments

12:00 – 13:00 Achieving Lifetime Cost Savings Through Home Adaptations
Accessible Kitchen Design: This presentation will focus on the key considerations made during a survey for an accessible kitchen, and will give an overview of the range of product options available from AKW.

The ‘Bathroom for Life’ Concept: How the ‘bathroom for life’ concept from AKW can help future proof housing stock.

Brought to you by AKW.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:00 Independence and Well-Being in the Bathroom
An overview of how shower toilets can provide independence to those who require it in the bathroom and the benefits over time.

Brought to you by Geberit

15:00 – 15:30 Questions and Close

Click here to book a place or call Jan Hall on 0800 078 7051.

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The need for continuous care is increasing year on year due to the UK’s ageing population. This has seen the care home sector put under immense scrutiny with regards to the standard of equipment and care offered to clients. Moving, handling and bathing equipment are essential in a day to day care package in order to provide a safe environment for both the client and the carer.

The service and repair of this equipment has never been more significant, especially since the increase in unannounced care home inspections by the Care Quality Commission.

The effects of neglecting such an essential maintenance program could be detrimental to a care home, should a patient or carer become injured as a result of using ill-serviced equipment.

However, the safety of staff and clients is not the only benefit to complying with maintenance regulations. Care Homes will also benefit from increased equipment efficiency and reduced costs via less reactive service call outs.

Prism Medical UK offer extensive service and repair packages, and operates the UK’s largest team of DBS checked engineers, complying with all moving, handling and bathing regulations such as LOLER, WRAS and BS EN ISO 10535.

Why take needless risks? Obtaining a service and repair package has never been so easy, and we at Prism Medical UK can even tailor a package specifically for your business.

Contact us today to discuss your service and repair needs and to book your free of charge audit/asset report.

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