CPD Webinar: Rethinking Manual Handling – Safe, Smart Single-Handed Care in Action
Free to attend | CPD certificates provided
Upcoming Free Webinar
What You’ll Learn
- What single-handed care (SHC) really is and why it's not about "doing more with less"
- How to apply safe, evidence-based manual handling practices in aged care, community, and rehab settings
- When and how a freestanding gantry system supports single-handed hoisting safely and effectively
- Key considerations for choosing hoisting solutions when permanent ceiling tracks aren’t viable
- Clinical reasoning: when single-handed hoisting is appropriate, and when it’s not
- Practical tips to set up, adjust, and safely use portable gantry hoists
- Interactive Q&A and case study discussions
Why This Webinar Matters
Manual handling policies have often relied on outdated assumptions, such as “hoisting always requires two carers.” This approach can delay care, reduce dignity, and place unnecessary strain on services.
This webinar explores how modern equipment and person-centered assessment empower OTs to make evidence-aligned decisions. We’ll walk you through practical, risk-assessed ways to deliver safe, dignified single-handed care using the latest freestanding gantry technology, perfect for situations where fixed ceiling hoists aren’t an option.
What We’ll Cover
- Understanding the clinical framework for single-handed care
- The myth vs reality of 1-carer hoisting tasks
- Risk assessment principles (TILE-based) for safe handling in the home and care facilities
- Ideal scenarios for using freestanding gantry systems
- Equipment setup, safety features, and key dimensions OTs should know
- Practical strategies to assess if SHC is appropriate for your client
- The impact of SHC on client autonomy, staff workflows, and service delivery
See It in Action
You’ll get a practical demonstration of a freestanding gantry system in use:
- See how it’s set up, adjusted, and safely used in tight or temporary environments
- Learn what to look for in track height, safe working load, and transfer path setup
- Understand how the system works in combination with slings and portable hoist units
- Hear why this setup can extend home stays and reduce double handling in facilities
🔍 Interactive Case Studies + Live Q&A
We’ll review examples of SHC applied successfully in home care, long term care, and rehab. Learn from real decisions, clinical justifications, and outcomes, plus, get your questions answered live.
Got a scenario or question to explore? Submit it in advance: chanelle.o@enablelifecare.com