Smart Move! (TNS100)
Video or DVD
This is a brand-new, up-to-date video series that teaches a practical, "safety first" approach to transferring and repositioning that can help prevent resident falls and caregiver back strain while reducing lawsuits and work-related injuries. The series also encourages a proactive "team approach" that emphasizes knowing the correct procedures and following the resident's care plan. Caregivers will learn:
¨ how to reduce overall risks to residents and themselves when transferring and repositioning
¨ how to use correct body mechanics and protech their backs
¨ the importance of involving and communicating withthe reisdent while transferring
¨ how transfer equipment can help
This safety program is a valuable training tool for caregivers in long-term care, assisted living, and adult day care.
The three programs in the series are:
Program 1 - Making Sure Your Workers Do Them Right (For administrators, risk managers, and safety committees)
This is the first program that teaches a practical, "safety first" approach to transferring and repositioning that can help prevent resident falls and caregiver back strain while reducing lawsuits and work-related injuries.
This program is for administrators, risk managers, and safety committees. It helps management answer these questions:
- Why should we make this a priority in our facility?
- What's involved in setting up a program?
- What are the keys to making our program a success?
Emphasis is on:
Working with available resources.
- Empowering employees, so they will support your efforts.
- Encouraging staff to discuss concerns, share ideas, and report injuries.
- Keeping your program alive and well over time.
Program 2 - Your Role In Doing Them Right (For frontline workers and families)
This is the second program that teaches a practical, "safety first" approach to transferring and repositioning that can help prevent resident falls and caregiver back strain while reducing lawsuits and work-related injuries.
This program helps frontline staff answer these questions:
- Why should we care about doing resident transfers correctly?
- What skills do we need?
- How can equipment help?
Emphasis is on:
- Following correct procedures, and each resident's status.
- Staying alert to changes in the resident's status.
- Taking a team approach - getting help when you need it.
- Knowing and using good body mechanics.
- Being willing to discuss concerns, share ideas, report injuries.
Program 3 - What Residents and Their Families Should Know (For Residents and Families)
This is the third program that teaches a practical, "safety first" approach to transferring and repositioning that can help prevent resident falls and caregiver back strain while reducing lawsuits and work-related injuries.
This program helps residents and families see the 'why', 'what', and 'how' of safe resident transfers by answering these questions:
- As a resident, what's my role during a transfer?
- As a family member, what are some of the things I should know to safely assist my loved one?
The message for your residents and family members is both reassuring and empowering. It will:
- Take the mystery and surprise out of transfer procedures and gear.
- Empower residents to play a role in their own transfers.
- Remind family viewers how they can help.
Produced by: Terra Nova Films (USA)
Price: Series on 1 Video $341.00 or on 1 DVD $352.00
Series on 3 Videos $379.50 or on 3 DVD's $396.00
Individual Titles: Video $148.50 DVD's $154.00