Just what are the risks with bed prescription? From adjustable beds to rails, sticks and restrictive practices…..what do you as an OT need to know? This session will cover clinical considerations for prescription of adjustable beds for children and adults with disabilities. Discussion will include risk assessment, and feature selection in order to select the right bed to safely meet the individual needs. You will learn about zero gravity, Trendelenburg, central locking, alternative control systems, split versus companion setups, funding requests and more.
Peta Hardy is an experienced presenter with 30 years’ experience working as an OT in the disability sector. She is founding director of Coast Rehab and combines clinical knowledge and experience with best practice guidelines to provide an informative and practical session including plenty of useful resources.
Please note that the session will be recorded and a link to the recording will be made available to all ticket holders after the conclusion of the webinar.