 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