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apologies – this is the working link to view course details for the physio update course
https://onthegophysio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/physio-20-oct.pdfa reply to those who dont want to receive these emails – your request has been noted. turns out that the website can block forum emails – but it will block ALL mhanz emails. if this is what you would like to do, then please email web@mhanz.org.nz to unsubscribe from all.
in the background, the web-guy will work on some changes to the website to allow this to be more sensitive and let use members change their own settings as suits. will let you know when this is available. cheersthe links to the chair report and last years minutes are on the event page: https://mhanz.org.nz/event/agm-2023/
Hi to all that havent received a MHANZ PLANZ.
when you joined/registered on the website, there was the option to not subscribe to emails (which is a legal requirement).
those that ticked that box (or unticked as the case may have been) do not have access to mhanz planz so will not be receiving any of our correspondence – as per your request!see you at the AGM
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
Hi all,
just to clarify for the HFENZ conference.
the 18th is a health symposium as a stand alone day, BUT in addition the first day of the conference (19th) also has a health focus
conference programme now available.Hi to all that would like the ASTNZ presentation.
We have permission to post this for members, so is on the website on the RESOURCES page as a pdf.thanks
webgalHi Meg,
seems like it would be useful to a wide number of members.
if you send it to me at web@mhanz.org.nz i could add it to the resource page to direct members to.cheers
webgalHi there,
i think that a wider bed is correlated with a significant reduction in falls from bed – but cant remember where i heard that.
i have also suggested sensor pads ON the bed.
perimeter mattress edges seem to be pretty successful anecdotally at one place that i visit.
beccagood question!
in my experience family members are either paid by ACC directly and are actually ‘self employed’ and therefore have to arrange their own tax, acc levies and training etc; or they are paid via the claimant, who is then their employer.i always STRONGLY recommend that family are paid carers via an agency. there is often resistance to this from family members but it is really worth selling to them for the following reasons:
-higher hourly rate
-sick leave and annual leave opportunities and pay
-care coordinator who is (meant to be) supportive
-access to training etc as it is now the responsibility of the agency.
easiest if they ask ACC for a list of care agencies and then they chose a provider they want to work with.if the Case Manager is really fabulous – then you could ask if they will fund a TI programme for education with H&S as a goal if there are concerns for the claimant…
Hi Liz,
i think this is a general problem!
i know that Angela did some work around making labels last longer so that they matched the use-ability of the sling as they do wear out much sooner than the sling appears to. am i right in thinking there was some engineer testing to check the slings as part of that process??i agree that the chair is likely a good way to reduce the ergonomic load for transfers – and is an alternative to needing to bring a patient forward in the chair, but still – we are not facilitating them to be able to walk if we are in front of them!
anyone keen to write a letter to the editor to review transfer positioning? could be a great topic for a student project!
