Posted By Gillian Lloyd
Does anyone have any advise on how to set about a general risk assessment for assisting residents to move who live in a care home. This will include bathing, toileting, assisting in and out of chairs and motor vehicles etc. I know that each resident will have an individual care plan which will specify their individual requirements, however I'm interested in how to approach the 'day to day' moving as it isn't practicable for a carer to look in the care plan each time they wish to assist. Have studied the MHO risk assessment filter and checklist approach but I can't seem to reconcile it with our requirements. If anyone has an example they wouldn't mind sharing with me it would be most appreciated.
Gillian

Posted By Dave Daniel
There are specialist MH training courses aimed particularly at this group of workers. From recollection I think ROSPA run some although there are many providers

Posted By Fornhelper
Gillian

I would always refer care workers to the client's care plan as it is important that they are aware of the individual needs of clients and the particular issues they may have.

I appreciate that generic assessments dealing with using hoists, manger elks, assisting fallen clients etc have their place and these issues should be covered through staff training however the care plan is essentially the 'working document' and I feel staff should refer to it on a regular basis - particularly where they are not familiar with the client.

The moving and assistance needs of clients in care homes can vary on a day to day basis depending on medication, deterioration in mental / physical health etc and the care plan should be updated accordingly with significant issues raised at team meetings.

I would be more inclined to encourage employees to look at a client's care plan on a daily basis as opposed to going down the generic route and, in our experience, Care Commission inspectors do look for evidence that carers are familiar with the needs of individual clients and what is outlined in their care plan.

Steering care workers towards the generic assessments as opposed to a client's individual care plan may lead to care plans being disregarded and important elements of a client's needs being overlooked.

Regards
FH

Posted By Vic Gregory
Gillian

You have mail.

Posted By D. Lewis
Hi,

Do a Google search for the All Wales NHS Manual handling Training Passport and Information Scheme. You should find a lot of relevant information and risk assessment forms in the document.