Focus on Allied Health Community Education
Well done to Kelsey Grimmond and Cherie Ho who presented last week at the Aged Care Group in Eastwood on Falls Prevention. Here are some photos of them in action and some lovely comments from the group coordinator.
• Thank you for sending your best O.T. as always. They are both knowledgeable and very keen to share with our group all the helpful tips to stay safe. • Thank you, Cherie and Kelsey for coming and gave an informative talk on Fall Prevention. Our group really enjoy the talks and Q & A. Thank you for reminding us of the safety measure that we need to put intopractise every day. • Please know that your works are truly valuable for our community and community at large. Please keep up your good work. We are thankful for your times and efforts and hope to see you all again next year.
Fiona Ting
Orthotics Spotlight Awareness of Aspiration Risk in patients with Cervical Collars. Cervical collars are often used when patients who come to Ryde have suspected or confirmed cervical vertebrae fracture. Although useful in stabilising and protecting the neck, these collars can also increase the risk of aspiration, especially in the elderly or those with underlying conditions such as stroke or other pre-existing neurological conditions. The ‘Cervical Collar Aspiration Checklist’ powerform can be used to help identify this risk for your patients who are using a cervical collar. The risk assessment can be found in EMR in Ad Hoc charting under the ‘Inpatients’ subcategory and can be used by any clinical staff. Please contact the Orthotics Department if you have any questions regarding its use. Pictured: The two most common collars encountered. ‘Philadelphia’ (top) and ‘Miami J’ (bottom)
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