Risks of Patient Lifting
What is force?
The amount of physical effort required to perform the task
What type of sling do we use at Wealdie?
Hoyer 4-point lift swing
What is the first step for completing any task?
Complete Pre-Task Plan
Whose signature must be on the form?
Supervisor
What incidents don't have to be reported?
NONE
Patients have no ______
Handles
Medium
What strap do you hook first on to the lift?
Long leg
What are the 3 parts of a PTP?
What is the email to send anonymous reports to?
reporting@wal.com
Performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently during the work day is known as what?
Repetition
What size sling can accommodate 175 to 300 lbs?
Large
What comes first - selecting proper equipment OR reviewing patient specs?
Reviewing patient specs
What is the most effective control in the Hierarchy of Controls?
Elimination
Slips, trips, and falls are risks related to the ____
Environment
What lift should you use for a 400 pound person?
Hoyer Presence Heavy-Duty Lift
The chair should always remain _____
Locked
What should you do with completed PTPs?
What are examples of things that can be reported?
Hazards, concerns, illnesses, incidents, near-misses
Small rooms, or rooms filled with lots of equipment are known as ____
Space limitations
What should you look for when inspecting equipment?
Rips, tears, wear, rust, corrosion, dents, dirtiness, damage
What is the final step?
Remove sling
What is the order of the Hierarchy of Controls from most effective to least effective?
Elimination > Substitution > Engineering > Administrative > PPE
Who is responsible for documenting reports?
Safety professional