Protecting People Using Wheelchairs in Health and Social Care Settings (Communal and Personal Wheelchairs)

All fully editable (should you wish to edit). Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written.

Comes with 3 Handouts plus a Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment, plus Scenario Based Role Play Learning Activity plus Skills Demonstration Assessment Sheet.

Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim:

• To equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals using wheelchairs in both communal and personal settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of wheelchair safety in health and social care settings.
• Identify common hazards and risks associated with wheelchair use.
• Learn strategies for preventing accidents and injuries related to wheelchair use.
• Enhance communication and collaboration skills to promote wheelchair safety within interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop proficiency in assisting individuals with wheelchair mobility and transfers.

Presentation (40 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION - Introduction to Wheelchair Safety
The Importance of Wheelchair Safety
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Communal vs. Personal Wheelchairs
Features and Functionalities
Health and Safety at Work Act and Equality Act
The Provision of Wheelchairs Order (Scotland) and CQC Registration Regulations
CQC Fundamental Standards
SECTION - Assessing Wheelchair Users
Individual Assessment of Mobility Needs
Individual Assessment of Mobility Needs – Community Wheelchairs
Community Wheelchairs Residential Care and Day Centres 
SECTION - Wheelchair Maintenance and Inspection
Regular Maintenance Checks
Regular Maintenance Checks- Daily Checks
Regular Maintenance Checks - Weekly/Biweekly/Monthly Checks
Regular Maintenance Checks- Annual or Biannual Checks
Identifying and Addressing Potential Issues
SECTION - Assisting Individuals with Wheelchair Mobility and Transfers
Introduction
Assessment and Preparation
Wheelchair Mobility
Transferring Into and Out of the Wheelchair
Safety Considerations
Practice and Feedback
SECTION - Summary of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
3 x Handouts
1 x End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment
Scenario Based Case Studies Learning Activity
Skills Demonstration Assessment Sheet.

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