Reviewing Effectiveness: Tools That Show When SHC Is Safe
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
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Assessing Suitability: How to Know When Single-Handed Care Works
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
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Smart, Safe, Supported: What Single-Handed Care Really Means
In this episode, Chanelle Olivier (OT) breaks down what single-handed care (SHC) really means in modern practice — and why it’s not about “doing more with less.”She explains how SHC can promote safety, dignity, and independence when applied with the right equipment, training, and clinical reasoning.Key topics include:◑ What single-handed care is (and isn’t)◑ How SHC supports client dignity and reduces carer strain◑ The role of equipment and technique in safer transfers◑ Common misconceptions that lead to unsafe practice◑ How OTs can advocate for smarter, evidence-based manual handlingSign 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
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Mattresses, Movement & Missteps: What OTs Should Know
In this episode, Kate Silvy (Saltwater OT) shares key insights on pressure care, mattress selection, and mobility safety.She discusses how OTs can better assess posture, movement, and positioning to ensure that the mattress, bed, and mobility aids all work together to prevent injury and maintain function.Topics include:◑ Matching pressure care surfaces to client needs◑ Common mistakes when recommending alternating or hybrid systems◑ Why repositioning and movement remain essential◑ Balancing comfort, function, and fundingSign 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
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Small Spaces, Big Challenges: OT Transfer Solutions That Work
In this episode, OT Kate Silvy shares how to make safe, functional transfers possible — even in the most limited home environments.From stand transfers to sling selection, Kate explains how OTs can balance client independence with carer safety while navigating small bathrooms, bedrooms, and doorways that weren’t built for mobility aids.She also discusses:◑ Assessing transfer risks in confined spaces◑ Choosing the right sling and hoist combination◑ Training clients and carers for safe, confident handling◑ When to adapt the environment vs change the techniqueSign 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
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