Additional Patient Handling Instructor Course Dates
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New People Handling Update and RPL Assessment Course Dates 2012
Due to increased demand, OPS have scheduled additional People Handling Update and RPL courses for 2012.
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American Journal of Safe Patient Handling & Movement
In June 2011 the American Journal of Safe Patient Handling & Movement (SPHM) was launched.
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FETAC RPL 2012 Dates
OPS are pleased to announce the commencement of our FETAC RPL Process for existing people handling instructors.
Read more >Sept/Oct People Handling Instructor Course
People Handling Instructor Course: September 7,8,9,21,22,23, October 6,7 with the course assessment on October 14.
Read more >September People Handling Update Course and FETAC RPL Skills Assessment
OPS are offering a 2 day People Handling Update Course on September 1st and 2nd followed by a 1 day FETAC RPL skills assessment on September 16th. View People Handling Instructor Update Course Information. For further information please contact info@oops.ie
Read more >Recent Guidance from the HSA on safe use of Patient Hoists and Slings
Patient hoists and slings are used in many healthcare establishments to assist in the moving and handling of patients and reduce the degree of manual handling required by the carer. This information sheet provides guidance for employers and employees in healthcare establishments on safety with mobile hoists and slings. Read full information sheet.
Read more >The Guide to the Handling of People 6th edition
The mission of this new 6th edition is to set out a person-centred systems approach, which balances the twin aims of (patient/person) safety, dignity and enablement with the prevention and management of work relevant MSDs in health and social care workers.
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