Proportionate Care
At Jeenie Solutions, we understand that effective care doesn’t always mean more hands on deck. Proportionate Care is a strategic approach to patient handling that focuses on reducing the number of carers needed while maintaining the highest standards of safety, dignity, and comfort for each patient. With the right training, knowledge, and equipment, carers can manage patient handling with fewer resources, improving overall efficiency without compromising quality.
What is Proportionate Care?
Proportionate Care is designed to optimise patient handling by reducing the reliance on multiple carers. Instead of depending on additional staff for each task, our approach utilises specialised training, state-of-the-art equipment, and practical education to empower carers to safely handle patient tasks with minimal support. This not only enhances productivity but also reduces physical strain on staff and improves resource allocation for better patient outcomes.
Why Choose Proportionate Care?
1. Enhancing Patient Dignity and Comfort:
With fewer carers involved, patients experience a more private, respectful care environment. This approach minimises any feelings of intrusion and promotes a calm, comfortable experience, prioritising the patient’s dignity.
2. Increasing Efficiency for Carers and Teams:
Reducing the number of carers required per task allows for more streamlined workforce management. Staff can focus on delivering high-quality care without the need for constant extra personnel. This approach also helps lower staff fatigue and injury rates, as carers are equipped with appropriate tools and thorough training.
3. Sustainable and Cost-Effective:
By optimising the number of carers needed, organisations can allocate resources more effectively, ultimately creating cost savings that can be redirected to other areas of patient care. Proportionate Care supports a sustainable approach to staffing, equipment use, and time management.
How Proportionate Care Works
For Proportionate Care to be successful, the right blend of training, education, and equipment is essential. Here’s how Jeenie Solutions supports each component:
1. Expert Training and Education:
We provide carers with specialised training on safe patient handling, risk assessment, and movement techniques, all of which are essential for effective Proportionate Care. Our realistic, simulation-based training environments—such as confined rooms and staircases—prepare carers for diverse patient scenarios with confidence and skill.
2. Innovative Equipment Solutions:
Top-quality, purpose-driven equipment is key to effective Proportionate Care. From bespoke lifting aids to dignified mobility solutions, Jeenie Solutions offers a broad selection of tools that enable carers to handle tasks with reduced staff presence. Our Aladdin’s Cave of Equipment includes items such as flat lift kits and dignity suits, specifically chosen to make care safer, easier, and more independent.
3. Tailored Care Plans and Continuous Support:
Every patient’s needs are unique, and our care plans are tailored to match both the carer’s abilities and the patient’s specific requirements. We work closely with teams to create strategies that make tasks achievable with fewer carers, while our ongoing support ensures carers feel confident and equipped for their responsibilities.
Transforming Patient Handling with Proportionate Care
Proportionate Care not only raises the quality of patient handling but also supports healthcare providers in managing resources more effectively. This approach helps reduce bed-blocking, optimise staff usage, and provide a higher standard of care, especially for plus-size patients requiring specialised support.
Our Proportionate Care training and equipment packages are available for healthcare providers of all sizes, from individual care homes to large NHS trusts. If your goal is to reduce staff-to-patient ratios, streamline patient handling procedures, or simply improve the quality of care, we’re here to support your journey toward a more efficient, compassionate approach.
Learn More About Proportionate Care
To find out more about our Proportionate Care approach, training programs, and equipment solutions, contact Jeenie Solutions. Together, we can help transform patient handling, improving care quality while enhancing efficiency and well-being for carers.