When to hoist, risk assessment, the impact on occupation, and hoisting and design options.
An online webinar focusing on moving and handling for Occupational Therapists and other professionals covering Hoisting: challenges, impacts, and design considerations. Provided and hosted by Closomat with experts from The OT Service.
Learning objectives
- Consider the challenge of determining when it’s the right time to hoist
- Develop an understanding of risk assessment
- Reflect on the impact of hoisting on occupation
- Understand hoisting options and environmental design
Our webinar presenter
Adam Ferry
Occupational Therapist
Adam qualified as an occupational therapist in 2007 and worked across emergency care, neurological rehabilitation and service management within the NHS before joining The Occupational Therapy Service full-time in 2018. Alongside a complex clinical caseload, he has developed a national profile through commercial consultancy and CPD leadership, including responsibility for The OT Show education programme. Adam specialises in neurological rehabilitation, falls prevention and service development.
