Which of the following are appropriate safety measures for the use of a wheelchair
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THE PHYSICAL HOME ENVIRONMENTAs part of any home safety checklist for wheelchair users, it’s crucial to understand and anticipate the sorts of challenges that may be presented in and around the home. To this end, a major wheelchair user housing study was carried out by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in 2006' Wheelchair users who participated in the study revealed that, besides general locomotion, areas of common concern or particular difficulties frequently experienced in people’s own homes included:
It’s important to consider and address all these sorts of challenges - and most importantly, to listen to the experiences of the wheelchair user - when putting together any detailed checklist for improved home safety. General home layout
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Outdoor areas and access points
Fire safety
BASIC WHEELCHAIR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
BASIC MANOEUVRING AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION TIPS
RECOURCES, DOWNLOADS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
Accessible housing design
tips Example home safety checklist layout (New Jersey Ageing and Disability Resource Connection)
Wheelchair Skills Program Fire escape guide for wheelchair
users International Society of Wheelchair Professionals Manual wheelchair safety tips for
caregivers Mobility Advisor general wheelchair safety tips - use and maintenance Safety advice and equipment for
wheelchair transport Which of the following is a guideline for safety using a wheelchair?wheelchair Safety Guidelines
Always maintain your center-of-gravity while sitting down or moving around in your wheelchair. Use a positioning belt if one is available. Day-to-day actions will call for you to move in and out of your wheelchair, stretch for things, and bend forward.
When using a wheelchair What is the first thing you should check for?Before transferring, check to make sure your caster wheels are facing straight forward. If they are not, adjust them until they are. Caster wheels that are turned sideways can make your chair slip, causing you to fall, and possibly get injured.
What three things should we check with regards to the person using the wheelchair?Then we need to check the following: Is their weight within safe working limits for the wheelchair being used. Can they be correctly positioned when in the wheelchair. Are they likely to shift or tip when in the wheelchair.
What are some of the safety tips you should implement during a wheelchair transfer quizlet? Never attempt to transfer a patient alone.. Never attempt to transfer alone a patient who is very tall or heavy. ... . All transfer movements done with feet separate for good balance and with knees bent to protect against back strain. ... . Never twist the back while lifting; causes severe muscular back strain/injury.. |