Safe Work, Quality Care: Building Better Manual Handling Practices

In this episode, Natasha Nutt from Movementum discusses the core principles of safe work and quality care in the context of physical disability support. She emphasizes the importance of holistic assessments, involving support workers, and practical tips for maintaining safety and quality in care provision.

Key topics

• The ethos of Movementum: safe work and quality care
• The role of occupational therapists in supporting care teams
• Holistic risk assessments including TILE framework
• Engaging support workers in safety and quality
• Practical tips for visual documentation and review triggers

Takeaways

• Safe work and quality care must coexist and be designed as a partnership.
• OTs have a unique accountability to both clients and support workers.
• The TILE risk assessment helps identify holistic risks in manual handling.
• Involving support workers in assessments improves safety and sustainability.
• Visual documentation aids in understanding and reviewing care routines.