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The various legislation regarding risk assessments and safety at work were discussed and the importance of assessment prior to performing any task was reinforced, with the aim to reduce risk of injury to both patient and staff member How did you change or improve your practice as a result? Along with another team member we have arranged a teaching programme which includes individual task assessments, control measures, risk assessments, care plans that are suitable and review dates. We have offered support in accompanying colleagues on home visits to carry out complex assessments which enables us to initiate safer handling principles. We will act as a resource to the team in relation to the ordering of equipment with the purpose of reducing the risk of injury to colleagues and patients as a result of poor manual handling practice How is this relevant to the Code? Select one or more themes: Prioritise people – Practise effectively – Preserve safety – Promote professionalism and trust All 4 themes of the NMC Code are linked to this CPD activity: Prioritise people - the majority of people referred to the CRT are older with chronic limitations including social needs. In order for some patients to remain at home safely functional assessments are necessary to perform the fundamentals of care safely. The extended knowledge and skills in identifying appropriate aids such as hoists for transferring patients enables those individuals to have a choice to remain independent with formal support at home. Practise effectively – the ongoing manual handling updates enables staff members to maintain their knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice. Preserve safety – As a transfer specialist I am to be a resource for the team, supporting colleagues to take account of their own personal safety as well as patient safety by attending manual handling training sessions. Promote professionalism and trust - I intend to be a model of integrity and leadership by being committed to the standards of safer handling practice. 16 of 22

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