Unit 56
Unit 56
Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Plan of Care
1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals
1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals
1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual
2 Understand current legislation and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning individuals
2.1 Describe how current legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals
2.2 Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this
3 Be able to minimise risk before moving and positioning individuals
3.1 Access up-to-date copies of risk assessment documentation
N/A
3.2 Carry out preparatory checks using:
– the individual’s care plan
N/A
– the moving and handling risk assessment
N/A
3.3 Identify any immediate risks to the individual
3.4 Describe actions to take in relation to identified risks
3.5 Describe what action should be taken if the individual’s wishes conflict with their plan of care in relation to health and safety and their risk assessment
3.6 Prepare the immediate environment ensuring:
– adequate space for the move in agreement with all concerned
N/A
– that potential hazards are removed
N/A
3.7 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
N/A
4 Be able to prepare individuals before moving and positioning
4.1 Demonstrate effective communication with the individual to ensure that they:
– understand the details and reasons for the action/activity being undertaken
N/A
– agree the level of support required
N/A
4.2 Obtain valid consent for the planned activity
N/A
5 Be able to move and position an individual
5.1 Follow the care plan to ensure that the
Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Plan of Care
1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals
1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals
1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual
2 Understand current legislation and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning individuals
2.1 Describe how current legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals
2.2 Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this
3 Be able to minimise risk before moving and positioning individuals
3.1 Access up-to-date copies of risk assessment documentation
N/A
3.2 Carry out preparatory checks using:
– the individual’s care plan
N/A
– the moving and handling risk assessment
N/A
3.3 Identify any immediate risks to the individual
3.4 Describe actions to take in relation to identified risks
3.5 Describe what action should be taken if the individual’s wishes conflict with their plan of care in relation to health and safety and their risk assessment
3.6 Prepare the immediate environment ensuring:
– adequate space for the move in agreement with all concerned
N/A
– that potential hazards are removed
N/A
3.7 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
N/A
4 Be able to prepare individuals before moving and positioning
4.1 Demonstrate effective communication with the individual to ensure that they:
– understand the details and reasons for the action/activity being undertaken
N/A
– agree the level of support required
N/A
4.2 Obtain valid consent for the planned activity
N/A
5 Be able to move and position an individual
5.1 Follow the care plan to ensure that the