Escalating Care: A Clinical Guide to Manual Handling Equipment Progression
Wednesday 23 September
Free to attend | CPD certificates provided
The Inaugural Australian Pressure Care Summit 2026
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- Occupational therapists
- Nurses and wound care clinicians
- Pressure care prescribers
- Clinical educators
- Allied health professionals
- Clinicians working in pressure injury prevention
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Upcoming Free Webinar
What You’ll Learn
- How changes in strength, balance, weight-bearing ability, mobility and endurance can affect transfer safety
- How cognition, behaviour, communication and a person’s ability to follow instructions can influence equipment selection
- When it may be appropriate to progress from a manual transfer aid to a standing hoist
- When a standing hoist may no longer provide adequate support and progression to a passive full-body hoist should be considered
- How the PEO Model, TILE principles and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) can support structured clinical decision-making
- How sling type, fit and support requirements can influence transfer safety, comfort and positioning
- How to communicate equipment progression recommendations with clients, families and care teams
| Region | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| WA (Perth) | 12.00 - 1.00 PM | 4.30 - 5.30 PM |
| SA/NT | 1.30 – 2.30 PM | 6.00 – 7.00 PM |
| VIC / NSW / QLD / TAS / ACT | 2.00 – 3.00 PM | 6.30 – 7.30 PM |
| NEW ZEALAND | 4.00 – 5.00 PM | 8.30 – 9.30 PM |
Why This Webinar Matters
Manual handling needs rarely remain static.
Changes in strength, balance, mobility, cognition or behaviour can mean a transfer method that was once appropriate becomes difficult or unsafe. The challenge for clinicians is recognising when to reassess and when to progress.
Progressing equipment does not necessarily mean reducing independence. The right solution can maintain participation while providing the additional support a person now needs. Early reassessment can also reduce the risk of carers compensating with increased physical effort or unsafe techniques.
This webinar provides a practical framework for recognising these changes, combining clinical reasoning with hands-on demonstrations to explore how equipment and sling selection can evolve with the person’s needs.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll walk through the key principles and practical strategies
We’ll explore:
- Clinical decision-making frameworks using the PEO Model, TILE principles and FIM to support equipment and sling selection
- Recognising when reassessment is needed, including physical, functional, cognitive, behavioural and carer-reported indicators
- Changes in weight-bearing ability, balance, strength and endurance that may affect transfer safety
- Recognising when carers are providing increasing physical assistance to complete a transfer
- Progression from manual transfer aids to standing hoists
- Recognising when standing hoist transfers are becoming difficult or no longer appropriate
- Progression from standing hoists to passive full-body hoists
- Sling selection and progression, including situations where an alternative sling design or level of support may improve safety and comfort
- The influence of the person, task, equipment and environment on manual handling decisions
- Communicating changes in equipment recommendations to clients, families and multidisciplinary care teams
See It in Action
This is a highly practical, demonstration-based session designed to connect clinical assessment with real transfer decisions. Rather than simply looking at individual pieces of equipment, we’ll explore how and why equipment needs change.
You’ll see:
- Transfer scenarios using different levels of manual handling support
- Practical examples of progression from manual transfer aids to standing hoists
- Scenarios demonstrating when a standing hoist may no longer provide sufficient support
- Progression to passive full-body hoisting where the clinical presentation requires greater assistance
- Examples of different sling options and selection based on the person’s presentation
- Key clinical markers to observe before, during and after a transfer
- Practical examples of how changes in strength, balance, cognition or participation can alter the transfer plan
- Common warning signs carers may notice before a formal reassessment takes place
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify clinical markers that indicate a transfer method or piece of manual handling equipment may no longer be appropriate.
- Recognise when to progress from manual transfer aids to standing hoists and from standing hoists to passive full-body hoists.
- Assess physical, cognitive, behavioural and environmental factors that influence transfer safety and equipment selection.
- Apply structured clinical reasoning using the PEO Model, TILE principles and FIM when reviewing a manual handling plan.
- Evaluate sling requirements and recognise when a different sling type or level of support may improve transfer safety, comfort or positioning.
- Recognise carer-reported and observational warning signs that may indicate the need for reassessment.
- Communicate equipment progression recommendations clearly with clients, families, carers and the wider clinical team.
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