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. From her extensive experience working in healthcare and aged care facilities, Kate has developed a systematic approach to the assessment and handling of clients.
.The author also conducts workshops and provides videos and posters.
. The book is divided into two parts:
Part 1 (the first seven chapters) deal with responsibilities in the workplace to reduce injury including duty of care and the provisions of the occupational health and safety Act. Identification of risks and factors to consider in risk control are discussed. Back care programs are explained with exercise routines illustrated with photographs and diagrams and injury management advice is provided. Chapter 7 describes the client assessment process.
Part 2 of the book provides detailed well illustrated advice on a no lift approach to the manual handling of clients. The author explains techniques to assist bed mobility, assisting clients to stand,sit and walk and using manual handling equipment such as hoists.
. The appendixes contain samples of client mobility assessment forms, client mobility forms, checklists of a client's mobility, an extensive bibliography, video list and product list.

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Publication Place: Newcastle
Edition No.: 2
Year: 1999
ISBN No.: 0 95859 1202

Author:
Kate Tuohy-Main