Clinical Care
Clinical Care
Bed Rails and Risk Management
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About this course
Safety bed rails play an important part in healthcare settings, ensuring enhanced patient safety and improved staff efficiency.
Providing support and promoting patient independence, bed rails assist individuals with getting in and out of bed, turning over, and transferring safely, reducing the risk of falls and injuries. However, if not used correctly, bed rails can also pose safety hazards.
This comprehensive e-learning course equips healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about bed rail use. Understand the benefits and potential risks associated with bed rails, as well as essential techniques for patient assessment and safe practice.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Legislation: Be aware of the relevant legislation.
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About bed rails: Understand what a bed side rail is.
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Bed rail function: Understand why bed rails are used and why they are important.
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Benefits and risks: Learn and understand the risks and considerations.
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Informed consent: Learn how to ensure patient autonomy by obtaining informed consent for bed rail use.
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Safe practice: Understand proper bed rail fitting, usage techniques, and other strategies to minimise risks.
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Bed rail maintenance: Be aware of maintenance and servicing.
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