The paradox of movement - Webinar slides

Live interactive demo: Clinical use of overhead and passive lifting slings

This session will cover the features and assessment criteria of common passive loop slings, with practical tips on sizing, fitting and clinical use. It will include a focus on hygiene slings and how to manage...

What is trauma-informed care? A guide for healthcare professionals 

Think about the last time you felt genuinely safe and understood in a challenging situation. That sense of comfort and trust is at the heart of trauma-informed care.   This approach recognizes that many people carry...

Live demo: Mastering active standing and safe aid transfers

Safe Client Handling - Home and Community Care

Safe client handling involves an approach that considers the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or minimize the risk of injury in the workplace. The first step is to identify and assess tasks that may result...

Building and managing a safe resident-handling program

The Transfer Coach Program

Haro Park Centre is a campus of care located in the West End of Vancouver, offering independent housing, assisted living and residential care to senior citizens. Haro Park has a number of innovative programs and...

Patient handling: Assessing the risks

Patient handling is the top cause of injury among health care workers. Care workers who manually transfer or reposition patients are at significant risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) such as sprains or strains. This bulletin...

The impact of workplace injuries in continuing care

Safe Handling Checklist Promo