Fast Intelligent Care

In this episode, Chanelle teams up with Jemma Cooke to unpack the real-world decisions behind transfer aid selection — from client factors to carer confidence and everything in between. They also dig into: ◑ Single-handed care — is it realistic? ◑ Sling selection stress (and how to simplify it) ◑ Common pitfalls when choosing hoists Sign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/register

Chanelle sits down with Jemma Cooke, OT, Hospital at Home by Linet, to unpack the real impact of recliner selection — from poor posture and pressure risks to meaningful improvements in comfort and independence.They explore what to consider when clients are sleeping in chairs, how to choose features that match clinical needs, and why getting the size right is often the game-changer.If you’ve ever prescribed a recliner or questioned its fit, this episode offers practical insight and real-world reasoning to help you get it right.Sign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/register

Chanelle dives into one of the most common clinical questions: Which hoist is right for your client? She breaks down the differences between mobile floor hoists, gantry hoists, and ceiling hoists, using real-world examples to explore how to match the hoist to the person, environment, and occupation.Whether you're working with short-term rehab clients, supporting aged care residents in tight spaces, or planning long-term single-handed care, this episode gives you the clinical reasoning tools to make safe, smart choices. Chanelle also discusses key considerations like manual handling risk, installation barriers, cost, and equipment compatibility.Sign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/register

Chanelle Olivier walks through the key tools and indicators OTs can use to assess the effectiveness of a single-handed care trial.Chanelle outlines evidence-based tools like the Borg Perceived Exertion Scale and REBA, along with practical measures such as task duration, confidence ratings, client comfort, and incident tracking. The episode provides a structured approach to reviewing SHC trials and determining whether the method is safe, effective, and ready for implementation.Sign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/register

In this episode, Chanelle Olivier (OT) dives into how OTs can confidently assess whether single-handed care is safe, effective, and sustainable for each client.She breaks down the risk-based reasoning that underpins good SHC decisions — looking at the person, environment, and task rather than blanket staffing ratios.Key topics include:◑ Using clinical frameworks like TILE to guide safe SHC assessments◑ Balancing risk, dignity, and carer safety in manual-handling plans◑ Identifying when SHC is appropriate — and when it’s not◑ Equipment and environmental factors that make SHC work◑ Communicating findings clearly in reports and training teamsSign up for the Enable Lifecare App and make your AT assessments, report writing, and clinical justification smarter and more convenient: https://app.enablelifecare.com.au/register