SELF-HELP PROTECTIVE

TIPS
 SELF-HELP PROTECTIVE TIPS

Nurse safety is always a concern because nurses are

consistently exposed to numerous risks, sometimes with life-
changing or life-ending consequences.

Aim of the Session:

• To understand nursing safety issues.
• To minimize the chance of job-related trauma or illness.
• To discuss the safety measures for Nurses.
 COMMON ISSUES FACED BY OUR NURSES

• Needle stick Injuries • Transport related issues

• Violence • Lack of memory leading to errors

• Lifting Injuries • Financial crisis

• Cross infection • IPR issues

• Lack of resources

• Lack of sleep/Energy

• Unfamiliar Techniques and Equipment

 SELF HELP TECHNIQUES
ISSUES HOW TO OVEROME
Needle stick • Practice safe needle handling.
Injuries
• Practice scoop technique as incinerators are not available at
home care setup.
Violence • The risks of violence increases during painful procedures.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the patient and
Family members as well.
• Accept and apologies if mistakes had happened.
• Inform supervisors (RED ALERT) incase of unexpected violence
in any forms
Lifting • Follow proper lifting and ambulating techniques
Injuries
• Practice good body mechanics
• Ask for help if lifting and transferring is highly a challenging
task
Cross • Wash your hands to prevent illnesses and spread as well
infection
• Use appropriate PPE
• Get vaccinated for the flu if needed
Lack of • Night shift nurses have to schedule the hours of sleep at day
sleep/
time. Avoid personal works during hours of sleep.
Energy
• Make the environment pleasing for sleep.
• Eat healthy. Do not skip meals.
Unfamiliar • Understand the parts and functions of the equipment installed
Techniques
and at patient home.
Equipment • Get help from supervisor/ Clinical trainer/ BME regarding
settings and handling new apparatus
Transport • Know your way and mode of transport.
related
issues • Learn to use google map (Tech.Advancement)
• Get help from supervisor .
• Start early and reach patient house on time.
Lack of • Keep your mind quiet and calm.
memory
leading to • Practice yoga and meditation.
errors • Proper documentation avoids errors due to loss of memory
Financial • Know your limits and spend accordingly.
crisis
• Always allot budget and regulate to avoid crisis

IPR issues • Communicate with patients and family members

• Maintain healthy and professional relationships
• Be open minded. Avoid unnecessary conflicts that breaks IPR
and your inner peace
Harassment • Be aware of good touch and bad touch
issues
• Inform supervisors/Nursing Officer/ Clinical Trainer/SD team
if such discomforts happens.
• Use pepper sprays really when needed
• Do not interpret wrongly of assume things always
 ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES

Sometimes, even the simplest task may seem daunting for patients suffering
with a chronic illness.

It is important to teach patients how to combat fatigue so they can save their
energy and actively participate in the care being provided.
During self care:
TIPS FOR PATIENTS
• Arrange all personal care things needed
• Sit in chair in front of the mirror for hair care, makeup, and shaving.
• Use a long-handled bath brush for your back and feet.
 • Sit and use shower for bath or a hand-held
shower hose.

• Wrap yourself in a terrycloth robe rather than using

towels to dry yourself

• Use a raised toilet seat and/or toilet safety rails.

 • Keep your hair short such that it is easy-to-care.

• Dress your lower body first as

this takes more energy, Choose
front-opening, loose-fitting
clothes

• Deep breathe before and after

doing any activity
 • Use assistive devices and take help when needed to
save energy

• Make patients comfortable and ease from

discomfort.
• Store items according to use, putting
most-used items at easy reach
 ENERGY CONSERVATION FOR NURSES

4 P’s of Energy
saving Plan Prioritize

Pace Position
Plan:
• Plan your activities first to avoid extra trips.
• Gather the supplies and equipment you need
before doing the job.
• Plan to alternate heavy and light tasks.
• Put a schedule on what you are doing
• Plan such a way that you complete a tasks before
moving on to other one.
Prioritize

• Decide what needs to be done first and

what can be done at a later date or time.

• When you have more than one thing to do,

begin with the most important to make
sure it gets done.
Pace

• Maintain a slow and steady pace.

• Never rush.
• Rest before you feel tired.
• Avoid holding your breath.
• Practice breathing slow and steady. Use pursed lip breathing.
• Breathe in through your nose for a count of 2 and out from your mouth
for a count of (This is like blowing out a candle on a cake).
• Remember that you may have to ask for help to do some tasks and that
is okay.
• Listen to your body and know your limits
Position

• Too much bending and reaching can cause fatigue and

shortness of breath.
• Avoid bending and reaching too much.
• Always maintain a nice upright posture when sitting and
standing.
• This helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and around
your body to work better.
• Sit when you can. Sitting supports your body so you can focus
on your breathing
Stand keeping your feet wide
Sit erect