TLR
New this year
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Transferring
Lifting
Repositioning
(TLR®):
It’s All About Time
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Queensbury Convention Centre, Evraz Place, Regina
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SAHO’s Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) program © is used by health care employers across the province to help reduce workplace injuries while ensuring safe client handling. SAHO developed TLR more than 10 years ago to help employers meet Saskatchewan’s occupational health and safety legislation pertaining to safe client handling. TLR is an important part of a comprehensive workplace safety program.
This workshop is taking place in conjunction with SAHO’s annual conference to allow participants to visit equipment vendor displays and register for other parts of the SAHO conference.
TLR Workshop participants will:
- review and apply TLR’s assessment process
- practice hands-on techniques to enhance consistency
- problem-solve with colleagues and instructors
- apply hands-on techniques on a variety of safe client handling equipment
- meet equipment vendors
- network with other health care providers who are leading change in workplace safety
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This session will be useful to health care managers, supervisors and TLR trainers and others involved in safe client handling.
TLR WORKSHOP AGENDA
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
| 9:15 – 10 a.m. |
Morning Mingle – coffee & nutrition break
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| 10 a.m. |
TLR Welcome/Opening
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| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
TLR Concurrent Sessions 1, 2 and 3
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| 12 – 1 p.m. |
Lunch in Exhibits Area
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| 1 – 2:30 p.m. |
TLR Concurrent Sessions 1, 2 and 3
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| 2:30 – 3 p.m. |
Break in Exhibits Area
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| 3 – 4:30 p.m. |
TLR Concurrent Sessions 1, 2 and 3
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TLR CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Each concurrent session will start in the meeting room and finish with hands-on practice using display equipment in the commercial exhibition.
- Leading TLR (Brent Lustig, Consultant; Sindi Duncan, SAHO)
Discuss various ways of achieving the 4Cs of TLR (commitment, consistency, communication and compliance/co-operation). This session will provide motivational ideas, self-evaluation on leadership skills, and opportunities for participants to share successes and challenges and discuss solutions to challenges.
- Transferring and Lifting (Carla Schatz, SAHO; regional TLR instructors)
This interactive, hands-on session will provide delegates with an opportunity to discuss specific challenging situations, including handling of bariatric clients. Transferring and lifting equipment will be used during the hands-on portion. This session will demonstrate the importance of taking the time to focus on the assessment and application of TLR techniques when using mechanical lifts, wheelchairs and other equipment.
- Repositioning (Theresa Banga, SAHO; regional TLR instructors)
This session reviews the importance of taking the time for thorough assessment and application of TLR repositioning techniques. Presenters will respond to scenarios raised by participants, including questions on bariatric clients. Delegates will also have the opportunity to practice techniques with various equipment vendors using slider sheets, transfer belts and other repositioning devices.
TLR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Fee: $125 per person at early bird pricing, extended to April 2. $150 regular price.
Includes lunch and coffee breaks.
Register on-line at www.sahoconference.ca
TLR Workshop Delegates are also welcome to register for:
SAHO’s Awards Night, Tuesday, April 13, 5:15 – 8 p.m
SAHO Conference Day 2, Wednesday, April 14, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please note: these events are not covered by the TLR Workshop fee. Additional charges will apply.
INSTRUCTORS
Saskatchewan’s Regional TLR Instructors are qualified by SAHO to teach the TLR Train-the-Trainer program. They work as a team to lead the program, review skills and problem-solve:
Peggy Bacon, Therapy Educator, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
Theresa Banga, Specialist, SAHO
Laura Beach, Occupational Health & Safety Consultant, Saskatoon Health Region
Serena DuBois, Senior Physical Therapist, Saskatoon Health Region
Sherrie Glister, Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator, Kelsey Trail Health Region
Cyndee Hoium, RN, MDS Coordinator, Sun Country Health Region
Dawne Ilnisky, Faculty NEPS, SIAST
Melissa Leier, Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness Educator, Prince Albert Parkland Health Region
Lynne Mewis, Special Care Aide, Heartland Health Region
Diane Nowlan, OH&S Consultant, Saskatoon Health Region
Curtis Olson, Educator, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
Jaimie Piper, Manager of OH&S, Prairie North Health Region
Carla Schatz, Consultant, SAHO
Donna Smith, Licensed Practical Nurse, Five Hills Health Region
Jo-Anne Therrien, TLR Program Coordinator, Cypress Health Region
QUESTIONS?
Call Sindi Duncan at 347-5545 or e-mail sindid@saho.org.
