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Transfer & Mobility Equipment
Section 1: Introduction to Mobility Aids
1.1 Overview of Mobility Aids: Introduction to different types of mobility aids and their specific uses.
1.2 Benefits and Limitations: Discuss how each piece of equipment can aid in caregiving and what limitations they might have
1.3 Activity: Flashcards matching game where caregivers match mobility aids with their descriptions and uses.
Section 2: Safe Use of Transfer Equipment
2.1 Gait Belts and Slide Boards: Techniques for safe use of gait belts and slide boards to assist with patient transfers.
2.2 Hoyer Lift Operations: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up, operate, and transfer a patient using a Hoyer lift.
2.3 Activity: Video demonstrations followed by virtual simulations for practice.
Section 3: Nighttime Safety Supports
3.1 Using Monitors and Alarms: How to set up and use patient monitors and alarms effectively.
3.2 Proper Installation and Use of Bed Rails: Best practices for the safe installation and use of bed rails to prevent falls.
3.3 Activity: Interactive checklist exercise for setting up a safe patient room for nighttime.
Section 4: Practical Hands-On Training
4.1 Equipment Handling Workshops: Real-time remote instructions on handling and using equipment with dummies or virtual reality simulations.
4.2 Scenario-Based Drills: Participants practice using equipment in various care scenarios to ensure readiness in real-world situations.
4.3 Activity: Group role-play via video conference where participants demonstrate equipment use and receive feedback.
Section 5: Maintenance and Hygiene
5.1 Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance: Guidelines for maintaining and cleaning mobility aids to ensure hygiene and longevity.
5.2 Activity: Virtual workshop on maintenance routines for common equipment.
Section 6: Legal and Ethical Considerations
6.1 Compliance with Safety Standards: Understanding the legal requirements and ethical considerations in using mobility aids.
6.2 Activity: Quiz on safety standards and ethical practices.
Section 7: Assessment and Certification
7.1 Practical Assessment: Participants must demonstrate correct use of at least one transfer aid and one nighttime safety support in a controlled setting or through a virtual environment.
7.2 Written Exam: A test covering key concepts, operation procedures, and safety protocols discussed in the module.
2.1 Gait Belts and Slide Boards: Techniques for safe use of gait belts and slide boards to assist with patient transfers.
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