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Unit 232

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Unit 4222-232 - Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028)

Outcome 1 – Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals
1.2. Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual
When moving an individual you must take into account if they have any conditions that acquire special moving techniques. Here are a few examples;
Individuals with Parkinson’s may have limb rigidity which can affect their ability of movement and cause limitations. When moving the individual into different positions you must make sure to force the rigid limbs as this can cause further pain and discomfort.
Individuals that have had a …show more content…

Here are a few examples of things to watch out for; chairs, tables, beds, wet floors, wet floor signs, catheter bags, intravenous drips, wound drains. You must also check the individual for any pressure sores and the main pressure areas such as the elbows, heel and sacrum. These need to be treated with extra care to avoid any further sores, if any.
3.4. Describe actions to take in relation to identified risks
Once you have identified the risks, you must then take the right precautions the either clear the area or take extra care to avoid. Here is an example of an identified risk and how to deal with it;
I am going to hoist an individual onto a wheelchair from the bed, before I do this, I must make sure that the area is clear. I have noticed that there is a chair that is going to get in the way when I manoeuvre the hoist. I must therefore either move the chair out of the way into a safer place or remove the chair altogether. This way I am ensuring that I have cleared the area for safe manual handling practice.
3.5. Describe what action should be taken if the individual’s wishes conflict with their plan of care
If the individual for example needed to be hoisted because they cannot walk or move without assistance and they decide that they do not want to be hoisted anymore, I would explain to them why we are hoisting them and ask if there is any way that

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