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Level 2 Award in Prevention of Slips Trips and Falls
- 1. 1 Prevention of Slips, Trips and Falls Level 2 Award Advantage Accreditation / Version No V.2.2.B
- 2. Aim To provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to prevent slips, trips and falls within the care and support setting
- 3. 01 Explain what a fall is and the implications associated with slips, trips and falls Describe the hazard analysis and risk assessment process Learning Objectives 02 Have an understanding of the prevention of falls and intervention methods 03
- 4. What is a Fall? By definition a fall is described as: To come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not or to fall on one’s knees
- 5. c Confidence reduced Implications Reduced physical mobility Injury Loss of dignity Loss of independence Death Nursing facilities Pain Have to move home For the person who has slipped, tripped or fallen: Lower self respect/esteem
- 6. Reporting and reviewing Implications Staffing ratios Inspection from CQC Family intervention New equipment purchases Repairs Staff development Insurance claims For the care provider: Staff stress Loss of or poor reputation
- 8. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Individual’s risk assessments Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 It is the duty of the employer / care manager to carry out a risk assessment using the following related legislation and guidance: The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation 2013 Including:
- 9. Stages of a Risk Assessment 01 Looking for and identifying hazards 02 Decide who might be harmed and how Evaluate the risk and put measures in place to manage the risk Report and record findings Review and revise as necessary 03 04 05
- 10. Risk Assessment – ‘TIE’ Tasks Individual Environmental ‘Looking for hazards’ is where all risk assessments begin:
- 11. 01 Toileting Going to bed Hazard Analysis - Task 02 03 Getting up Bathing 04 Transfers from one place to another 05 Walking 06 Shopping / social visits / activities 07
- 12. c Age Hazard Analysis - Individual Weight Medical condition Eyesight Hearing Gait analysis Frequency of falls Strength Balance Clothing/footwear Posture Mental capacity
- 13. c Lighting Hazard Analysis - Environment Flooring Floor levels Walls and skirting Rails Space Weather Steps/stairs Spillages Obstacles
- 14. Example of a Fall Risk Assessment Tool
- 15. 01 02 Known hazards that cannot be changed or improved Unavoidable Hazards Age Chronic medical conditions e.g. Osteoporosis 03 Irreversible visual or hearing difficulties
- 16. Controllable Hazards Hazards that can be changed or improved Physical strength and balance Medical condition Medications Incontinence Vision and hearing Footwear Foot care Fear of falling Nutritional intake Environment
- 17. Falls Management
- 18. Methods of Prevention 1 Falls prevention programmes Education and information Practical methods: - Create a safe environment - Wear appropriate footwear - Encourage the use of aids - Ensure correct lens
- 19. Methods of Prevention 2 Prescriptions incl. monitoring effects of medication Consuming a balanced diet Improve strength and balance with exercise
- 20. Vision / hearing assessment Home hazard assessment Strength and balance training Interventions Medication review Multidisciplinary assessments Individualised assessment
- 21. Know company policies and procedures When an Incident Occurs 999/112 if required Transfer using required method Remove/replace defects Report and record incident Review It may be reactive, but there is still a need for a plan if it does happen
- 22. Is there a risk assessment or personal handling plan in place? Assisting Individuals After assessment, the individual can be seated or positioned as required Are they able to transfer themselves? What assistance is required? What equipment might be needed? Checks to be made:
- 23. Summary Slips, trips and falls need to be managed within the setting Ensure company policy and procedures are understand and adhered to Risk assessments help to minimise the chance of falls occurring Record and report any concerns around an individual’s wellbeing