BACK CARE EDUCATION - GENERAL

This session is appropriate for any individual who is interested in learning how to prevent back injury and maintain a “healthy” back.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation with practical application.
Session Level: Beginner to intermediate

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the prevalence, causes and risk factors for low back injury.
2. Participants will understand the basics of the anatomy of the spine.
3. Participants will explore potential causes of common back pathologies.
4. Participants will learn body mechanic principles.
5. Participants will apply safe body mechanics for different tasks and activities.

Note: This session complements lift, transfer and repositioning training.

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CORRECT SELECTION OF LIFT, TRANSFER AND POSITIONING EQUIPMENT

There is a wide continuum of equipment available for lifts and transfers. Often it may be challenging to determine which equipment is appropriate for the client based on their abilities and environmental barriers. Join this session to learn about the range of equipment available, client and environmental criteria that needs to be considered prior to implementation of equipment. This session will focus on mechanical lifts and slings, but alternative repositioning equipment will be discussed as well.

Session Time: 60 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation with practical application using equipment.
Session Level: Beginner to intermediate

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to differentiate categories of lift and transfer equipment based on functional abilities of its user.
2. Participants will be able to identify the differences among slings available for lifts.
3. Participants will be able to list major safety factors involved in the operation of lifting equipment.

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LIFT, TRANSFER AND REPOSITIONING TRAINING

Our educators in conjunction with your Motion Specialties Representative will provide a hands-on opportunity for participants to apply and use various lift, transfer and positioning equipment safely and correctly.

Session Time: Can vary depending on requested need.
Session Type: Practical application using client handling equipment.
Session Level: Beginner and intermediate.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the safe application and use of client handling equipment.

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SAFE CLIENT HANDLING SEMINAR (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)

Similar to the sessions entitled “Correct Selection of Client Handling Equipment” and “Lift, Transfer and Repositioning Training”, this session is appropriate for members of an Injury Prevention Team or Lifting “Champions” within your organization. This session aims to coach and empower its participants to act as your in-house lift and transfer resource person. 

Session Time: Half Day
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation, hands on opportunities with client handling equipment
Session Level: Beginner to intermediate

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UNDERSTANDING THERAPEUTIC SURFACES

The focus of this session is to define different types of therapeutic surfaces and understand their importance in a comprehensive treatment plan. Participants will enhance their ability to choose an appropriate therapeutic surface based on contributing factors.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint Presentation (Hands on opportunity available if requested)
Session Level: Beginner

Note: This session complements “The Role of the PSW and HCA in Wound Prevention and Management”.

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THE ROLE OF PSW/HCA IN WOUND PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

This session identifies and reinforces the ability of the PSW and HCA to prevent and manage wounds. We will address the importance of their unique role of viewing and assessing their clients’ skin on a daily basis. We will review the characteristics of the skin and the stages of wounds.  Causes and prevention of pressure ulcers as well as relieving interventions will be addressed. Note: This session complements “Understanding Therapeutic Surfaces”.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation
Session Level: Beginner

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the characteristics of skin and various stages of wounds.
2. Participants will be aware of the risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers.
3. Participants will understand the role a PSW plays in wound prevention and management.

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INFECTION CONTROL

To define infection control and discuss routine practices is the purpose of this session. We will review the common infections and address some of the current “super bugs” that we currently deal with. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of how they play an integral role in infection control within their organization.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation and videos
Session Level: Beginner

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the prevalence and risks of healthcare associated infections.
2. Participants will learn how an infection spreads.
3. Participants will understand how to protect themselves, their colleagues and clients from the spread of infection within their organization.

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ELDER ABUSE

This session will explore the different types of elder abuse and suggested warning signs associated with each type of abuse. Potential contributing risk factors to elder abuse will be discussed as well as suggestions for mitigating those risk factors.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation
Session Level: All

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn different types of elder abuse.
2. Participants will be able to identify risk factors for elder abuse.
3. Participants will explore potential solutions for preventing elder abuse.

Note: A separate session entitled “Who Cares for the Caregiver?” complements this session and is offered upon special request.

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UNDERSTANDING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND DEALING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS

Our educators act as P.I.E.C.E.S. Canada (www.piecescanada.com) Resource Persons. This interactive session defines cognitive impairment and briefly reviews the different types of dementia. Participants will increase their awareness in identifying and communicating behaviour changes. General tips for dealing with challenging behaviours will be discussed as well. Note: Upon special request, participants can participate in a simulation of living with cognitive impairment.

Session Time: 30 minutes (45 minutes is highly recommended to complete the simulation)
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation
Session Level: All

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will obtain a greater understanding of cognitive impairment
2. Participants will learn how to identify and communicate challenging behaviours
3. Participants will explore potential solutions for dealing with challenging behaviours

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WHO CARES FOR THE CAREGIVER?

This popular education session is designed to acknowledge the issues that caregivers may face such as stress, caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue. The focus of this session is to learn strategies on how to prevent and manage with the aforementioned issues faced by caregivers. Overall, this session empowers participants to achieve “work-caregiving-life” balance and encourages the cooperation of co-workers to understand and be supportive of one another.

Session Time: 60 minutes or more
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation with hands-on opportunities
Session Level: All

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BED SAFETY AND ENTRAPMENT

An overview of the 7 zones of potential bed entrapment is the focus of this session. Discussion surrounding the benefits, risks, and suggested alternatives to bed side rails will be covered as well.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation
Session Level: All

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the prevalence of bed entrapment.
2. Participants will learn the benefits and potential risks of using bed side rails.
3. Participants will increase awareness of bed entrapment risks through describing the 7 zones of bed entrapment.
4. Participants will learn potential solutions for mitigating entrapment risks.

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LEAST RESTRAINT USE AND ALTERNATIVES

Participants learn how to minimize falls and injuries while maximizing the client’s right to live at risk. This session focuses on various restraint options to guide where their use is appropriate.

Session Time: 30 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation with product demonstration
Session Level: Beginner to intermediate

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FALLS PREVENTION

This session will enhance your knowledge of the policy, procedures and guidelines used to address falls prevention. We will review the importance of an assessment upon admission in order to identify those residents who are at risk for falls. We will also review preventative approaches through exploring various fall prevention strategies and interventions. The importance of monitoring and evaluating resident outcomes as well as addressing the significant role an interdisciplinary team plays in fall prevention and management will be discussed.

Session Time: 45 minutes
Session Type: PowerPoint presentation with product demonstration
Session Level: Beginner

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will understand their role in a falls prevention policy.
2. Participants will be able to determine those residents who are at risk for falls.
3. Participants will be able to identify and implement appropriate strategies to prevent resident falls.
4. Participants will understand how to perform a post-fall assessment.
5. Participants will explore various products available that could help to address resident falls.

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10 TIPS FOR GETTING & KEEPING RESIDENTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

Session Time: 30 minutes

Learning Ojectives:

1. Appropriate for front-line staff who transfer and position residents. This interactive session will reinforce to front-line caregivers how transferring clients in a wheelchair appropriately will often eliminate the need for repositioning later. This session offers evidence based on how staff can minimize injury and maximize comfort and safety to residents.

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SEATING FOR SAFETY AND FUNCTION

Session Time: 45-60 minutes

Learning objectives:

1. Correct positioning is essential in the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers and falls. This session is a step-by-step guide to achieve safe positioning with seating and wheelchairs. While aimed at caregivers, it is a valuable tool for anyone working with people who use wheelchairs.

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