Unit Breakdown

Title

Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan    

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

1.1

Identify current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Summarise own responsibilities and accountability in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

1.3

Describe health and safety factors in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

2

Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

2.1

Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

2.2

Describe the impact of specific conditions on the movement and positioning of an individual.

3

Be able to minimise risk before moving and positioning individuals.

3.1

Carry out preparatory checks using:

• the individual’s care plan • the moving and handling risk assessment.

3.2

Identify any immediate risks to the individual.

3.3

Describe the action to take in relation to identified risks.

3.4

Describe the action to take if the individual’s wishes conflict with their care plan.

3.5

Prepare the environment ensuring:

• adequate space for the move • potential hazards are removed.

3.6

Apply standard precautions for infection control.

4

Be able to move and position an individual.

4.1

Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent.

4.2

Communicate with the individual in a manner which:

• provides relevant information • addresses needs and concerns • provides support and reassurance • is respectful of personal beliefs and preferences.

4.3

Position the individual in accordance with their care plan.

4.4

Communicate effectively with others involved in the manoeuvre.

4.5

Describe the aids and equipment that may be used for moving and positioning.

4.6

Use equipment to maintain the individual in the appropriate position.

4.7

Encourage the individual’s active participation in the manoeuvre.

4.8

Monitor the individual throughout the activity.

4.9

Record and report the activity, noting when the next positioning manoeuvre is due.

5

Know when to seek advice and/or assistance from others when moving and positioning an individual.

5.1

Describe when advice and/or assistance should be sought in relation to moving or positioning an individual.

5.2

Describe sources of information available in relation to moving and positioning individuals.