Move and position individuals
Overview
This standard covers the moving and positioning of individuals as part of their care plan according to their specific needs. This includes moving individuals from one place to another and re-positioning individuals within their immediate environment.
Users of this standard will need to communicate effectively to meet individuals' needs and wishes and work in line with health and safety legislation, policy and practices.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. identify and agree the roles and responsibilities of yourself and others in moving and positioning individuals
P2. provide support to the individual, ensuring that you respect their rights and wishes relating to their privacy, beliefs and dignity
P3. establish consent and access information on moving and positioning individuals
P4. check the individual's care plan or support plan and the moving and handling risk assessment, where available, prior to commencing any moving and handling
P5. support the individual to understand what you are about to do and why, the detail of how they will be moved and how they can actively participate in the process
P6. check that any equipment required is available and in working order
P7. seek appropriate assistance to enable you to move, handle and position the individual safely
P8. move the individual according to the care or support plan or risk assessment, encouraging the active participation of the individual where possible
P9. position the individual using the correct technique
P10. observe the individual throughout the activity and stop the activity if any adverse effects occur or the individual appears to be in any discomfort
P11. seek help from others if problems arise during the activity
P12. use the appropriate equipment in order to maintain the individual in the required position
P13. check and restore equipment and the environment to its original state on completion of the activity
P14. complete all relevant documentation required for moving and positioning individuals
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions, legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols needed to move and position individuals
K2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
K3. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
K4. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these specifically in relation to moving and positioning individuals
K5. the principles, practice and procedures associated with informed consent
K6. the importance of applying standard infection prevention and control precautions to moving and positioning individuals and the potential consequences of poor practice
K7. how to access up-to-date copies of organisational risk assessments for moving, handling and positioning individuals
K8. the importance of effective communication and co-ordinating actions between yourself and the individual, the team involved in the activity and the wider health care team
K9. the importance of moving, handling and positioning the individual according to the care plan or health intervention and their presenting condition(s) and the potential consequences of poor practice
K10. the action to take when the individual's wishes conflict with their plan of care in relation to health and safety issues and their risk assessment
K11. the main muscle attachments to the skeleton
K12. the range of movement in joints
K13. how effective positioning can influence ability to engage in meaningful activity and activities of daily living
K14. common physical conditions of individuals in your work area, the effect they have upon normal movement, in relation to the importance of correct movement and positioning
K15. the importance of offering effective verbal and non-verbal support and reassurance to individuals during preparation for moving and positioning activities
K16. how to promote active participation, when appropriate, and the individual's rights, choices and wellbeing when preparing to move, handle and position individuals
K17. when it is appropriate to avoid active participation
K18. how individuals may be able to contribute to the moving/handing/positioning process and factors which limit their contribution
K19. potential key changes in the conditions and circumstances of individuals that you are moving, handling and positioning, and actions to take in these circumstances
K20. the aids and equipment you may use for moving, handling and positioning
K21. the importance of preparing the environment for moving and handling prior to attempting to move and handle individuals
K22. the importance of keeping the environment clear during moving, handling and positioning activities
K23. sources of further help for moving, handling and positioning individuals in different health and care settings
K24. the importance of restoring the environment after moving, handling and positioning activities
K25. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements