{"id":153,"date":"2018-06-05T11:34:52","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T15:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/chapter\/3-3-patient-risk-assessment\/"},"modified":"2019-09-30T13:05:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T17:05:09","slug":"3-3-risk-assessment-for-safer-patient-handling","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/chapter\/3-3-risk-assessment-for-safer-patient-handling\/","title":{"raw":"3.3 Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling","rendered":"3.3 Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling"},"content":{"raw":"<h2><a id=\"Risk assessment\"><\/a>Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling<\/h2>\r\nTo prevent and minimize MSI injuries related to patient handling activities, a risk assessment must be done to determine a patient's ability to move, the need for assistance, and the most appropriate means of assistance (Provincial Health Services Authority [PHSA], 2010). There are four important areas to assess:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The patient<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The healthcare provider<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The organization of the work<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nChecklist 24 outlines these four areas of assessment and what to consider prior to positioning, ambulation, and transfers.\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"checklist24\"><\/a>Checklist 24: Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling.<\/h3>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Disclaimer:\u00a0Always review and follow your hospital policy regarding this specific skill.<\/h5>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">\r\n<h5>Safety considerations:<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The assessment process should not override clinical judgment and patient-specific needs as determined by the healthcare team.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An assessment should be performed before each handling procedure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Seek additional help if a procedure requires two or more persons.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use assistive devices (gait belts, slider boards, pillows, etc.) to perform the procedure safely.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the movement. Acute pain, shortness of breath, and inability to follow direction will place the healthcare provider and patient at risk for injury.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Always consider the principles of proper body mechanics prior to any procedure,\u00a0such as raising the head of bed and tucking elbows in to help prevent injuries.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid lifting shoulders when positioning a patient.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Never lift a patient; always use a weight shift to perform the procedure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When positioning a patient using a sheet, place palms of hands up. A palms-down technique increases risk for injury.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vision and hearing loss, and language barriers can make communicating with the patient difficult and can result in increased risk for injury.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensure the plan of care is updated regularly.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;width: 30%\" colspan=\"2\">\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Steps<\/h4>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;width: 70%\" colspan=\"2\">\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Additional Considerations<\/h4>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">1. Assess your <strong>patient.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">There are three areas to assess:\r\n\r\n1. Is the patient cooperative and able to\u00a0follow directions?\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Ask patient to squeeze your hands. Is the behaviour predictable (non-aggressive, fearful, or fatigued)? Is the patient able to follow directions with cues?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>If yes, proceed to next question.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If no, use a mechanical lift for transfers and\/or assistive devices for repositioning in bed if patient has some abilities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n2. Can the patient bear weight?\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Ask patient to lift buttocks off the bed (also known as \u201cbridging\u201d) and hold the position for five seconds. The healthcare provider may give cues on how to lift buttocks off the bed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6031\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"217\"]<a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Book-pictures-2015-593.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-300x268.jpg\" alt=\"Bridging hips strength test\" class=\"wp-image-150\" height=\"194\" width=\"217\" \/><\/a> Bridging hips strength test[\/caption]\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">After bridging, ask the patient to perform a straight leg raise by lifting one leg up off the bed and holding it for five seconds while the other leg is kept bent. Repeat with the opposite leg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6032\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"212\"]<a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Book-pictures-2015-594.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Leg lift strength test\" class=\"wp-image-151\" height=\"155\" width=\"212\" \/><\/a> Leg lift strength test[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>If yes, proceed to next question.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If no,\u00a0use an appropriate moving technique, such as\u00a0a mechanical lift and\/or assistive device, to transfer a non-weight-bearing patient.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n3. Can the patient sit up on the side of the bed without support? Can the patient sit forward on a chair or the edge of the bed without support?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_6491\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"145\"]<a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Sept-22-2015-127.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sit unassisted on the bed\" class=\"wp-image-152\" height=\"219\" width=\"145\" \/><\/a> Sit unassisted on the bed[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>If yes, decide on the amount of assist required (minimum, moderate, or maximum) according to your agency policy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If no, use a mechanical lift for transfers and\/or an assistive device for repositioning if patient has some movement abilities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nRisk assessment also involves knowing any activity restrictions associated with recent surgery or injury.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">2. Assess your <strong>environment<\/strong>.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Is there adequate space?\r\n\r\nIs available equipment in proper working order?\r\n\r\nHave all hazards been removed?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">3. Assess <strong>yourself<\/strong> and readiness to perform procedures.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Complete all required training according to health agency regulations.\r\n\r\nWear non-slip footwear.\r\n\r\nMaintain a neutral spine; do not twist or side bend; and use proper body mechanics when moving or positioning patients.\r\n\r\nDesignate a leader if working in a team to mobilize or position a patient.\r\n\r\nAlways use proper weight-shift techniques (side to side, front to back, and up and down).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">4. Assess your <strong>work organization<\/strong>.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Ensure adequate number of caregivers.\r\n\r\nEnsure there is enough time to perform the procedure.\r\n\r\nTake rest breaks and vary activities to promote optimal back health.\r\n\r\nIf patient is complex or bariatric, consult additional resources, seek assistance, and use assistive devices.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\r\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">Data sources: Interior Health, 2013; National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, 2010; PHSA, 2010; WorkSafeBC, 2010<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nThe following are useful resources to help you further develop your understanding of assessment and decision making around\u00a0 patient handling activities.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Read the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/Mobility%20Decision%20Support%20Tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Mobility Decision Support Tool<\/em><\/a> flowchart, which was provincially developed, to guide decision making about transfers and ambulation.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafebc.com\/en\/resources\/health-safety\/videos\/assess-every-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Assess Every Time<\/em><\/a> video, which was developed by WorkSafeBC, to review the quick assessment as described in Checklist 24.<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Here is a sample of a <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrha.mb.ca\/professionals\/safety\/files\/SafePatientHandling\/SafePatientHandlingAssessmentForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safe Patient Handling Assessment Form<\/a><\/em> from the Winnipeg Region Health Authority (2015).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Critical Thinking Exercises<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Name five things the healthcare worker should assess about themselves when considering their own ability to perform a patient-handling procedure?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vision and hearing impairments, as well as language barriers, are risk factors when performing patient-handling procedures. What additional patient risk factors should be considered?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2><a id=\"Risk assessment\"><\/a>Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling<\/h2>\n<p>To prevent and minimize MSI injuries related to patient handling activities, a risk assessment must be done to determine a patient&#8217;s ability to move, the need for assistance, and the most appropriate means of assistance (Provincial Health Services Authority [PHSA], 2010). There are four important areas to assess:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The patient<\/li>\n<li>The environment<\/li>\n<li>The healthcare provider<\/li>\n<li>The organization of the work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Checklist 24 outlines these four areas of assessment and what to consider prior to positioning, ambulation, and transfers.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"checklist24\"><\/a>Checklist 24: Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling.<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Disclaimer:\u00a0Always review and follow your hospital policy regarding this specific skill.<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">\n<h5>Safety considerations:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>The assessment process should not override clinical judgment and patient-specific needs as determined by the healthcare team.<\/li>\n<li>An assessment should be performed before each handling procedure.<\/li>\n<li>Seek additional help if a procedure requires two or more persons.<\/li>\n<li>Use assistive devices (gait belts, slider boards, pillows, etc.) to perform the procedure safely.<\/li>\n<li>Assess the patient&#8217;s ability to tolerate the movement. Acute pain, shortness of breath, and inability to follow direction will place the healthcare provider and patient at risk for injury.<\/li>\n<li>Always consider the principles of proper body mechanics prior to any procedure,\u00a0such as raising the head of bed and tucking elbows in to help prevent injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid lifting shoulders when positioning a patient.<\/li>\n<li>Never lift a patient; always use a weight shift to perform the procedure.<\/li>\n<li>When positioning a patient using a sheet, place palms of hands up. A palms-down technique increases risk for injury.<\/li>\n<li>Vision and hearing loss, and language barriers can make communicating with the patient difficult and can result in increased risk for injury.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the plan of care is updated regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;width: 30%\" colspan=\"2\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Steps<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;width: 70%\" colspan=\"2\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Additional Considerations<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">1. Assess your <strong>patient.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">There are three areas to assess:<\/p>\n<p>1. Is the patient cooperative and able to\u00a0follow directions?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Ask patient to squeeze your hands. Is the behaviour predictable (non-aggressive, fearful, or fatigued)? Is the patient able to follow directions with cues?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If yes, proceed to next question.<\/li>\n<li>If no, use a mechanical lift for transfers and\/or assistive devices for repositioning in bed if patient has some abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Can the patient bear weight?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Ask patient to lift buttocks off the bed (also known as \u201cbridging\u201d) and hold the position for five seconds. The healthcare provider may give cues on how to lift buttocks off the bed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6031\" style=\"width: 217px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Book-pictures-2015-593.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-300x268.jpg\" alt=\"Bridging hips strength test\" class=\"wp-image-150\" height=\"194\" width=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-65x58.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-225x201.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-593-350x313.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bridging hips strength test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">After bridging, ask the patient to perform a straight leg raise by lifting one leg up off the bed and holding it for five seconds while the other leg is kept bent. Repeat with the opposite leg.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6032\" style=\"width: 212px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Book-pictures-2015-594.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Leg lift strength test\" class=\"wp-image-151\" height=\"155\" width=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-65x47.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-225x164.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Book-pictures-2015-594-350x255.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leg lift strength test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>If yes, proceed to next question.<\/li>\n<li>If no,\u00a0use an appropriate moving technique, such as\u00a0a mechanical lift and\/or assistive device, to transfer a non-weight-bearing patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Can the patient sit up on the side of the bed without support? Can the patient sit forward on a chair or the edge of the bed without support?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6491\" style=\"width: 145px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2015\/09\/Sept-22-2015-127.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sit unassisted on the bed\" class=\"wp-image-152\" height=\"219\" width=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-65x98.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-225x340.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/clinicalproceduresforsaferpatientcaretrubscn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/472\/2018\/06\/Sept-22-2015-127-350x528.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sit unassisted on the bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>If yes, decide on the amount of assist required (minimum, moderate, or maximum) according to your agency policy.<\/li>\n<li>If no, use a mechanical lift for transfers and\/or an assistive device for repositioning if patient has some movement abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Risk assessment also involves knowing any activity restrictions associated with recent surgery or injury.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">2. Assess your <strong>environment<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Is there adequate space?<\/p>\n<p>Is available equipment in proper working order?<\/p>\n<p>Have all hazards been removed?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">3. Assess <strong>yourself<\/strong> and readiness to perform procedures.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Complete all required training according to health agency regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Wear non-slip footwear.<\/p>\n<p>Maintain a neutral spine; do not twist or side bend; and use proper body mechanics when moving or positioning patients.<\/p>\n<p>Designate a leader if working in a team to mobilize or position a patient.<\/p>\n<p>Always use proper weight-shift techniques (side to side, front to back, and up and down).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">4. Assess your <strong>work organization<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"2\">Ensure adequate number of caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure there is enough time to perform the procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Take rest breaks and vary activities to promote optimal back health.<\/p>\n<p>If patient is complex or bariatric, consult additional resources, seek assistance, and use assistive devices.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000000\" colspan=\"4\">Data sources: Interior Health, 2013; National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, 2010; PHSA, 2010; WorkSafeBC, 2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The following are useful resources to help you further develop your understanding of assessment and decision making around\u00a0 patient handling activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Read the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interiorhealth.ca\/sites\/Partners\/WHSresources\/Documents\/Mobility%20Decision%20Support%20Tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Mobility Decision Support Tool<\/em><\/a> flowchart, which was provincially developed, to guide decision making about transfers and ambulation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafebc.com\/en\/resources\/health-safety\/videos\/assess-every-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Assess Every Time<\/em><\/a> video, which was developed by WorkSafeBC, to review the quick assessment as described in Checklist 24.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\" style=\"text-align: center\">Here is a sample of a <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrha.mb.ca\/professionals\/safety\/files\/SafePatientHandling\/SafePatientHandlingAssessmentForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safe Patient Handling Assessment Form<\/a><\/em> from the Winnipeg Region Health Authority (2015).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Critical Thinking Exercises<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Name five things the healthcare worker should assess about themselves when considering their own ability to perform a patient-handling procedure?<\/li>\n<li>Vision and hearing impairments, as well as language barriers, are risk factors when performing patient-handling procedures. 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