Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/650/2076
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
26 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles. Learning Outcomes 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to move and position individuals as part of their plan of care according to their specific needs.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify current legislation, national guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

    Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.

  • 1.2

    Summarise own responsibilities and accountability in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

  • 1.3

    Describe health and safety factors in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

2

Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to moving and positioning individuals.

  • 2.2

    Describe the impact of specific conditions on the movement and positioning of an individual.

3

Be able to minimise risk before moving and positioning individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Carry out preparatory checks using:

    • the individual’s care plan
    • the moving and handling risk assessment
  • 3.2

    Identify any immediate risks to the individual.

  • 3.3

    Describe the action to take in relation to identified risks.

  • 3.4

    Describe the action to take if the individual’s wishes conflict with their care plan.

  • 3.5

    Prepare the environment ensuring:

    • adequate space for the move
    • potential hazards are removed
  • 3.6

    Apply standard precautions for infection control.

4

Be able to move and position an individual.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent.

    Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition.

  • 4.2

    Communicate with the individual in a manner which:


    • provides relevant information
    • addresses needs and concerns
    • provides support and reassurance
    • is respectful of personal beliefs and preferences
  • 4.3

    Position the individual in accordance with their care plan.

  • 4.4

    Communicate effectively with others involved in the manoeuvre.

    Others may include:

    • Team members
    • Other colleagues
    • Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
    • Families, carers and advocates

  • 4.5

    Describe aids and equipment that may be used for moving and positioning.

  • 4.6

    Use equipment to maintain the individual in the appropriate position.

  • 4.7

    Encourage the individual’s active participation in the manoeuvre.

    Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a passive recipient.

  • 4.8

    Monitor the individual throughout the activity.

  • 4.9

    Record and report the activity noting when the next positioning manoeuvre is due.

5

Know when to seek advice and/or assistance from others when moving and positioning an individual.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Describe when advice and/or assistance should be sought in relation to moving or positioning an individual.

  • 5.2

    Describe sources of information available in relation to moving and positioning individuals.