Move and transport individuals within a healthcare environment
Overview
This standard is about moving and transporting individuals within healthcare work areas. You will need to be able to identify the individual to be moved and make sure the necessary resources are available to move the individual. You will also need to move the individual safely and securely and maintain their privacy and dignity during the move.
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 transporting individuals within a healthcare environment
P2. respect the individual's rights and wishes relating to their privacy, beliefs, and dignity
P3. confirm identity of the individual and check all details before commencing the move
P4. clearly explain to the individual who you are and where you are taking them
P5. establish consent to the move or seek support from another health care practitioner to gain consent
P6. ensure you have any necessary accompanying documentation
P7. check that the transportation equipment is safe and functioning correctly
P8. use the transportation equipment safely and in accordance with organisational procedures
P9. co-operate with other members of staff involved to achieve the best possible outcome for the individual
P10. care for the individual during transportation in accordance with the individual's needs taking into account the nature of the illness or injury
P11. use the most suitable route for the individual
P12. hand over the individual and any necessary documentation to the appropriate member of staff
P13. assist with any further movement of the individual
P14. communicate the completion of the move to the relevant person
P15. return transportation equipment to the correct location
P16. clean transportation equipment, including disposing of used linen, ensuring it is prepared for the next move
P17. complete all relevant documentation required for moving and transporting individuals within a healthcare environment
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 transport individuals within a healthcare environment
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 needs of individuals including issues relating to dignity, confidentiality, and privacy
K5. how to obtain positive confirmation of an individual's identity in accordance with organisational procedures
K6. procedures for identifying, moving and handing over individuals
K7. how to make individuals feel at ease
K8. how to move and transport individuals correctly taking into account the nature of the illness or injury
K9. the safe techniques for moving and handling individuals
K10. the circumstances under which an individual escort is needed
K11. the geography of the work area
K12. the types of records and documentation that must accompany the individual in your organisation
K13. the types of transportation equipment available
K14. how to use transportation equipment correctly
K15. the types of medical equipment which may require movement with the individual
K16. how to handle medical equipment safely
K17. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements