Can a single carer achieve an optimum position in a seating system when hoisting?
In this webinar, Kay James will share videoed practical solutions and tips on how single carers can achieve optimum position when hoisting. She will also discuss some of the challenges faced, as well as having an open discussion alongside our OT, Jayne Brewer.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding how the type of hoist used can influence whether the handler can achieve an optimum position
- Understanding the problems caused by not achieving an optimum position
- Increase knowledge of options to fit and remove hoist slings in a seated position
- Increase knowledge of pros and cons of an in-situ hoist sling
Meet our Experts
Jayne qualified as an OT in 1996 and has a wide range of clinical experience in acute and community settings. Her recent experience has been in Community Equipment Stores providing training and support to prescribers and commissioners.
Kay James has been practicing as an Occupational therapist for the last 30 years. She started her Moving & Handling career at King’s College Hospital 26 years ago. Currently, Kay is the Director of OT4Independence Ltd based in Kent providing an Independent Occupational Therapy Service and Moving & Handling Training. She works with therapists from Health and Social Care to implement single carer handling to maximise an individual’s independence, dignity and quality of life. She also works with private care teams, schools, colleges, and local authorities across the South East.
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