Making sure you or your staff members know how to effectively and safely move patients who are in your care is vital. Not only will it ensure they receive the best possible service and assistance but it also removes the risk of regulators issuing harsh penalties for compliance breaches.
At Alistair Bromhead Ltd we on a daily basis help train employers and employees to become qualified patient handling instructors through our four-day IOSH People Handling Train the Trainer qualification.
People Handling Training – A Necessary Investment
It is often the case that businesses which are caught out by regulators for not providing staff with the correct training in patient handling techniques claim a lack of capital as the reason for their avoidance of the rules. However tight money is, the fines handed out for failing to train staff in patient handling are significantly higher than the cost of an instructor course and can even be financially crippling.
In 2009 BUPA Care Homes (CFH Care) Limited was fined £15,000 after it was ruled that an elderly resident suffered injuries because the carer was not trained in relevant moving and handling techniques. Compare this to the £795 which it would have cost to send one staff member on an open Alistair Bromhead Ltd course which would have trained the worker to become a fully qualified patient handling instructor, who could have trained the rest of the workforce without any extra charge to your company.
Highly Experienced Tutors
Currently at Alistair Bromhead Ltd we have instructors who are vastly experienced in patient handling and can effectively turn attendees into instructors themselves in just four days. Our current instructors include a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates teacher as well as a practising sports therapist and back care expert. A full range of new courses have just been launched, with open courses available in locations around the country, including Wigan, Hemel Hempstead and Leeds.
Do not take the risk and ignore your responsibilities in regards to patient handling. Invest in an open or in-house course and you’ll soon have fully qualified patient handling instructors at your disposal. Would you rather send a few employees on such a course and improve your customer care, or risk a hefty fine? The choice is yours.