Group course 4: Positioning can reduce pressure Injuries
In this course you will work through interactive activities to learn how to help prevent and care for residents who have a pressure injury or are at high risk as a health care assistant.
Course introduction
Participant hand out download
How long does a pressure injury take to begin forming?
How much do you already know?
How much do you know?
Jonah explains what happens if regular position changes aren't maintained.
Discussion point 1: Regular position changes
Complications of irregular turning.
Do you already know any repositioning techniques?
Do you already know any repositioning techniques?
Positioning techniques to reduce pressure
Discussion point 2: Positioning to reduce pressure
Maria explains ways we can minimise friction and shear when repositioning a person.
Which of the following are techniques to reduce pressure?
Discussion point 4: Equipment
Incorrect technique for moving someone up the bed
Correct technique for moving someone up the bed
Incorrect technique for moving someone into a toilet chair
Correct technique for moving someone into a toilet chair
Which of the following shows the correct technique to reduce friction and shear when mobilising someone?
What have you learned?
What have you learned?
What we learned