FCC Family Care Centre - Positioning Training Recap

Yesterday, FCC held a fantastic internal training session on Positioning led by the amazing Ms. Nilaveni and Ms. Nadzirah!

This training focused on the essential techniques for positioning our residents to ensure their comfort and well-being. Here are some key takeaways:

✨Benefits of Proper Positioning:

🟢 Enhanced comfort for residents

🟢 Improved blood circulation

🟢 Pressure relief, preventing bedsores

🟢 Reduced risk of deformity

🟢 Positioning Guidelines:

🔻 Body Mechanics: Always prioritize good body mechanics to avoid injury for yourself and the resident.

🔻 Assistance: Never hesitate to ask for help if needed when positioning a resident.

🔻 Bed Height: Ensure the bed is at a comfortable working height for optimal positioning.

🔻 Pressure Relief: Avoid placing one body part directly over another to prevent pressure sores.

🔻 Scheduling: Create a regular positioning schedule for each resident.

🔻 Resident Comfort: Always prioritize resident comfort throughout the positioning process.

🔻 Hygiene: Remember to wash your hands thoroughly before and after assisting residents with positioning.

By implementing these practices, we can significantly improve the quality of life for our valued residents. We would like to thank Ms. Nilaveni and Ms. Nadzirah for their insightful presentation!

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