Care should be taken not to force movement beyond the person’s ability so as not to cause unnecessary pain. Parkinson’s disease; sufferers can experience limbs that are rigid so this can affect movement and positioning. People with this condition need not to be rushed they need time to move and to initiate movement so they don’t cause discomfort and pain not everyone can tell you they are in pain so nonverbal signs of pain should be observed, Amputation; the loss of a leg can
The vertebral column forms a stable but mobile axis for the rest of the body. It is made up of • Bones • Joints • Discs • Ligaments • Muscles • Tendons • Blood vessels The bones provide strength and are honeycombed for lightness, and ligaments , tendons and muscles provide stability. The muscles are also a source of power and provide movement and support for the spinal column, maintaining the natural curves and controlling excessive bending. Muscles are the first line in defense in protecting other structures of the back. Joints are where two or more bones meet.
A list of the principles to be followed for safe moving and handling. Up to date training on manual handling must be carried out and a risk assessment must be carried out, recorded and followed to minimise the risk of injury to the individuals and the staff. This would provide information such as the number of people required to transfer a service user, mobility equipment needed ect. Care plans must be complete, up to date and read to understand the heath requirements of the individuals. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) (as amended 2002)Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations are all legislations relevant to moving and handling and these must be followed.
Unit 4222-232: Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care Outcome 1: Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals 1.Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals When moving and positioning individuals, it is important to ensre the individual is not moved more than their body is capable of, as muscles can only move bones at the joint as far as the joint allows. It is also important to move and handle correctly to ensure nerve fibres are not damaged as they are delicate, but also important as they send impulses in the body which enable muscles to relax and contract. 2.Describe the impact of specific
A tendon is tissue that connects muscles to bones. It is the muscles job to move the skeletal structure of the body. When a muscle contracts it creates a pulling motion. It is the connection of the tendon that acts as an elastic band, this allowes a contraction to move the bones. What is a ligament made of?
The striated muscle is called several names such as; voluntary, skeletal or striped muscle. The central nervous system controls the striated muscle through sending nerve impulses, which then simulates the muscle to move. This is a voluntary muscle as the individual is conscious of movement, and the individual has to tell it to move, as it doesn’t move automatically. This muscle is made up of fibres, which are either dark or light. These fibres are in a striped order, which lay parallel to the positive one.
It is important that you check the person, equipment and the environment before undertaking any moving and positioning activities. When positioning people who are unable to move themselves, such as those who have suffered from a severe stroke, it is important to remember to check their pressure areas, particularly the elbows, heels and sacrum. Poor positioning techniques can cause pressure areas to develop. 3.4 Describe actions to take in relation to identified risks Once risks have been identified on a risk assessment form, risk control measures will be put in place to minimise the risk of harm. As a care worker, it is our responsibility to ensure that we follow the risk control measures put in place by our employer.
As an employee I must be aware of and use safe working practices laid down for one’s safety also: * Making proper use of the equipment provided. * Cooperating with employer on health and safety matters * Being able to identify hazardous handling activities * Taking care to ensure that one’s activities do not put others at risk. Principles for safe moving and handling are: * Stand as close to the load as possible with feet apart and one foot in front of the other * Decide how to grip before lifting; grip the load firmly and try not to change position once started * Bend your knees and keep one’s back in a natural position * Hold load firmly and near to the body as comfortable * Lift using your legs, not your back * Keep the load near the centre of your body adjusting your feet as necessary. * If lifting with a colleague, cooperate to make sure that both lift at the same time. It is important to follow an individual’s care plan before moving and handling that individual identifying the risk associated with the resident’s mobility fir the health and safety of that individual and one’s self.
Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care 1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals? The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are where the bones come together, this allows them to be flexible and give movement. Joints are cushioned by cartilage, fluid and synovial membranes. Elderly people lose calcium and other nutrients.
An employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection is to carry out risk assessments, this is to make sure that, where possible infection risks can be prevented. Also, to make sure staff are properly trained and, that information is always available for all staff. This could be posters showing handwashing techniques. Once a risk assessment has been carried out procedures can be put in place such as the wearing of PPE to minimise exposure to infection. Also, staff should be supervised to make sure procedures are being followed.