A unit peer leader acts as a coach and a mentor to staff

Coaching is working in the partnership to facilitate learning, improve performance, and create desired results.

Mentoring is the process for a subject matter expert to share wisdom, developing a less experienced person

Accurate Aware Competent Creative Follow The Rules Honest Positive Professional Respectful Resolve Conflict Use scientific Standards

Act as a unit expert and resource on patient care ergonomics, equipment use, and safe patient handling techniques for managers/supervisors, peers, patients, and families

Problem solve patient handling issues Motivate/coach peers- encourage co-

workers in use of patient handling equipment and compliance with SPH Program

Identify competency needs and provide refresher training for unit staff on use of equipment annually and as need identified

Orient new employees to SPH & UPL role Facility-wide participate in new employee

orientation training

Maintain communication with other UPLs Share best practices learned during UPL

meetings with co-workers/management Communicate with Facility Coordinator

and UPL Group Leader Take lead in Safety Huddles Train staff on and ensure compliance with

use of Algorithms

Conduct daily rounds to assure compliance

Track Equipment use and report issues/concerns to Facility Coordinator

Know the equipment used in your area well

Be able to trouble shoot equipment

Track equipment locations, storage and ensure accessibility

Track operational status of batteries- assure charged

Track sling types, quantities and condition Notify Facility Coordinator when patient

handling equipment problems/incidents arise

Ensure facility infection control requirements are followed

Goal of Acute Inpatient Rehab

Functional Independence Measure(FIM)

Functional Activities: FIM SCORES:

Bed Mobility Transfers Gait Training Stairs Wheelchair Mobility

INDEPENDENT MODIFIED

INDEPENDENT SUPERVISION MINIMAL ASSIST MODERATE ASSIST MAXIMAL ASSIST TOTAL ASSIST

TRANSFERS

GAIT TRAINING

Hoover mats Repositioning slings Disposable air mattresses Sara Plus Ambulation Aid

Bariatric Patients- Disposable air mattress

Pneumonia Prevention- Early ambulation Immobility- Turning schedule

Significant Pressure ulcer Prevention No injuries in regards to turning and

repositioning for the last 3 years

Ceiling Lift Air Mattress SARA Plus (standing and raising aid) Stand Aid Shower Chairs

Safe Patient Handling programs benefit the patient and the health care worker

Helps prevent patient and staff injury Can foster patient’s mobility and

improvement in functional status

Be a leader not a follower (don’t be afraid to correct inappropriate actions)

Be approachable Be enthusiastic and excited about your SPH

program Keep Safe Patient Handling fun and

interesting Incorporate the 3 main learning techniques in

your training 1. Visual 2. Auditory 3. Kinesthetic