There is alot of discussion about the increasing weight of Australians so it is no surprise that your customers may also be getting larger. There are health and safety obligations to consider when providing services to customers with Bariatric needs. If you do not have the right equipment available as well as suitable staffing and procedures in place there is an increased risk of injury. It is important to ensure that the handling needs of any larger customers or customers with mobility limitations are assessed fully and equipment included in the NDIS plan so that any services provided are safe for your workers as well as the customer. An American document focused on care of bariatric patients in the hospital environment may give some ideas regarding staff numbers and equipment needs for safe transfers.
