News – Winncare

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

Supporting Safe Moving and Handling of Someone With a Suspected Hip Fracture

In this blog, we look at the intricacies of safely assisting someone with a suspected hip fracture. From the initial assessment to the crucial moments of lifting and transfer, we consider some key techniques that healthcare practitioners should employ to ensure the utmost care and minimal risk for the patient. Alongside these techniques, we consider how the Mangar Swift Transfer Slide and Mangar Rhino Lifting Cushion are essential to the teamwork needed to move someone safely after a fall.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities

It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to 200 pounds or more, it has no handles, it is not rigid, and is susceptible to severe damage if mishandled or dropped. When lying in a bed, a patient is placed inconveniently for lifting, and the weight and placement of such a load would be tolerated by a few industrial workers”.[1]

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July 18th 2024

Why 4,438 daily falls in UK care homes deserve our attention

As news of increasing long ambulance wait times outside busy hospital A&E departments hit the headlines, an initiative to positively manage elderly falls and promote safe lifting is see early success. Combining Mangar lifting cushions with the ISTUMBLE health assessment app, enables carers to provide single handed care within their care home. Conditions such as dementia and elderly frailty increase the risk of falls and when combined with a long lie, while waiting for an ambulance, the impact can be critical.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

My Winncare Story: Tracey Duggan, Quality Control Supervisor

Three years ago Mangar Health was acquired by Winncare. The organisation has plenty to celebrate at the moment, not only is it marking its 40th anniversary but it has many loyal employees who have also stood the test of time.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

Post fall management initiative reduces avoidable hospital admissions by 75%

A recent pilot by Norfolk County Council has seen avoidable ambulance call outs to resident falls within care homes in the region reduce by 75% with the introduction of an initiative that combines a health assessment app called ISTUMBLE™ and a Mangar lifting cushion.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

The impact of repetitive lifting on emergency services personnel

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) account for a significant number of lost workdays worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Amongst the highest frequency of this per occupation you will find is amongst emergency services personnel (Imani et al 2019). This article discuss why repetitive lifting can lead to injury and discuss why it is so prevalent amongst emergency services personnel, and what commonalities can be found between emergency services personnel and other industry sectors.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

What are the common causes of falls with people living with dementia?

By researching and understanding the various causes of falls, this can increase awareness and hopefully prevent certain falls from happening. If a fall does occur, then an analysis of the situation can help determine what may have triggered the fall and potentially prevent another from happening.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

Reablement and Post Fall Management – why the UK leads the world in manual handling best practice

We invited Deborah Harrison to assess the Mangar Eagle, the latest lifting cushion (lifting chair) in the range and to talk all things moving and handling. Deborah is the founder of A1 Risk Solutions and is recognised internationally for her work in manual handling, ergonomics and vocational rehabilitation within the Health, Social Care and Education Sectors. A champion of single handed care for many years, her experience in the best way to transfer people is exceptional.

Fall Management

July 18th 2024

Falls & Dementia

Falls can be an inevitable part of living with dementia, as it is associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. The risk factors of falling are greater as the condition incurs problems with mobility, balance, and muscle decline. People living with dementia often find difficulties with processing what they see and how to react to situations. The use of medication may also cause effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and lower blood pressure which may in turn cause a fall.