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and reviewed periodically when new equipment is bought/introduced, or when incidents have occurred.
l Local policies and SOPs are required. l The certified manual handling specialist should perform an audit to check if the local practice is safe, consistent, and in line with organisational policy.
Conclusions The findings from this survey have identified the risks healthcare professionals are exposed to when moving, handling and lifting patients in the perioperative environment. The conclusion is that mandatory general manual handling training is insufficient for theatre practitioners, although seen as best practice. The respondents have demonstrated in their
responses that specialised manual handling trainers are required to provide tailored competency-based training for operating theatre professionals. This study confirms that manual handling
of patients can be potentially hazardous for patients and staff. Patient positioning requires competent skills and knowledge, effective communication, and teamwork.
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https://www.afpp.org.uk/ books-journals/afpppublications
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3. Health and Safety Executive 1992, Management of health and safety at work regulations: Approved code of practice, London, HSE Books 4. Health and Safety Executive 2016, Manual
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Fig 8. Has a local risk assessment been undertaken on any of the positioning techniques? Yes
50.4% 50.3% 50.2% 50.1% 50.0% 49.9% 49.8% 49.7% 49.6% 49.5% 49.4% 49.3%
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About the author
Lindsay Keeley, RGN, BSc (Hons) Degree in Professional Nursing studies, is currently patient safety and quality lead for the Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP). Lindsay is part of the AfPP HQ team, supporting members with guidance on best practice and professional advice, particularly around patient safety and quality. Previous AfPP roles include Northern &
Yorkshire team leader, Ophthalmic Sig lead, link member and member of the governance committee. Lindsay was also RCN learning representative
and chair of the RCN West Yorkshire Branch. Lindsay’s previous job was team leader/surgical first assistant with extended skills and practice educator for theatres at Spire Hospital, Leeds. A Registered Nurse with over 36 years’ experience, she has spent most of her career in perioperative practice, across both the NHS and Independent sector working in several specialties including ENT and Ophthalmics.
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