Tool is available at https://www.mhanz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Assessment-Tool-Physical-and-cognitive-tools-consensus-version-5-without-appendix-DH-24-02-2020.pdf
Thank you for agreeing to take part in the next review of the Hygiene/Access Assessment Tool (HASAT) development.
This is a collaborative project between A1 Risk Solutions and The University of Salford using an initial survey to gather key issues needed as part of a Hygiene sling assessment to minimise risk of inappropriate prescription. All contributions have been considered to develop the HASAT (Hygiene Sling Assessment Tool) to its current format and we are now on the 7th version of the tool.
We are using a Delphi consensus approach to consult with all contributors and as many therapists and Moving and Handling advisers involved in the process of assessment for Hygiene slings. We would appreciate a final approval of the 6th version by ticking they and your professional opinion regarding its application to assist with identification of risk.
This is an ongoing ethically approved research project and at this point the tool is not ready for circulation – it is copyrighted and once consensus is reached will be ready for publication. We would ask at this point that it is not shared in its current format.
Would you please return the tool with Yes/No boxes completed at the bottom with your signature and date by 15.3.2020.
Preamble……
In brief the tool is designed around the familiar risk assessment acronym TILE and incorporates an environmental controlled trial as part of the assessment process. The structure is a s follows:
Part One: Red flags when not to use the sling and find an alternative
Task
The actual task that this sling is to be used for
Date and Time of the tests
Individual
About the person using the sling
Load
The physical and physiological presentation of the individual, some of which may result in you not going forward with the Environmental Controlled Test
Environmental Controlled Test
Although in section 3 we will have asked certain things about the individual in a controlled environment you will carry out a test and we will be looking for things that validate your choice in sling selection.
The results of the test
Recording of the results of the test
Many Thanks for your time and valued input into the development of the HASAT.
Deborah Harrison and Jo-anne Webb replies to be sent to admin@a1risksolutions.co.uk