The Management of a Plus Size Person
An Ergonomic Approach
Woodlands Hotel Waterford, Dunmore Rd, Waterford
Wednesday September 20th
Contact Kevinpower@oflynnmedical.com
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, Dublin,
Thursday 21st September
Power Suite
Contact alannahmaloney@oflynnmedical.com
Programme Outline
Time: 9-00 – 16.00
Duration: All Day
Tutor: Anita Rush MSC (Health Ergonomics) Dip in Health Care Studies RGN
| 9.00 – 9.30 | Refreshments |
| 9.30 – 9.45 | Housekeeping/Introduction Kevin |
| 9.45 – 11.00 | Power point presentation part 1 |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | Power point part 2 |
| 12.30 -13.00 | Lunch Break |
| 13.15 – 14.15 |
Practical Session 1 Repositioning in bed – tissue viability |
| 14.15.- 15.00 |
Practical Session 2 Hoist and slings lateral transfers into chair |
| 15.00 – 15.30 |
Practical Session 3 Seating |
| 15.30 – 16.00 | Wrap up session |
