Air, foam or hybrid — which one actually suits your client?

In this episode, Chanelle and Jemma Cooke dig into the messy middle of mattress prescription. From pressure injury risks to real-world factors like power outages, comfort complaints, and compliance, they explore what matters most when choosing a support surface.

◍ When to trial (and when to pivot)

◍ What to do if power reliability is an issue

◍ Why comfort and clinical goals can co-exist

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Think profiling beds are just hospital beds in disguise? Think again.

In this episode, Chanelle and Jemma Cooke unpack why these beds are key to safety, comfort, and long-term care. From height adjustability to partner-bed setups, they explore what features matter most — and why your choice now affects what’s possible later.

◍ When bed size impacts care

◍ Risks of poor bed positioning

◍ Must-have features for future-proofing

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In this episode, Chanelle teams up with Jemma Cooke to unpack the real-world decisions behind transfer aid selection — from client factors to carer confidence and everything in between. 

They also dig into: 

◑ Single-handed care — is it realistic? 

◑ Sling selection stress (and how to simplify it) 

◑ Common pitfalls when choosing hoists 

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Chanelle sits down with Jemma Cooke, OT, Hospital at Home by Linet, to unpack the real impact of recliner selection — from poor posture and pressure risks to meaningful improvements in comfort and independence.

They explore what to consider when clients are sleeping in chairs, how to choose features that match clinical needs, and why getting the size right is often the game-changer.

If you’ve ever prescribed a recliner or questioned its fit, this episode offers practical insight and real-world reasoning to help you get it right.

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Chanelle dives into one of the most common clinical questions: Which hoist is right for your client? She breaks down the differences between mobile floor hoists, gantry hoists, and ceiling hoists, using real-world examples to explore how to match the hoist to the person, environment, and occupation.

Whether you're working with short-term rehab clients, supporting aged care residents in tight spaces, or planning long-term single-handed care, this episode gives you the clinical reasoning tools to make safe, smart choices. Chanelle also discusses key considerations like manual handling risk, installation barriers, cost, and equipment compatibility.

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Chanelle Olivier walks through the key tools and indicators OTs can use to assess the effectiveness of a single-handed care trial.

Chanelle outlines evidence-based tools like the Borg Perceived Exertion Scale and REBA, along with practical measures such as task duration, confidence ratings, client comfort, and incident tracking. The episode provides a structured approach to reviewing SHC trials and determining whether the method is safe, effective, and ready for implementation.

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In this episode, Chanelle Olivier (OT) dives into how OTs can confidently assess whether single-handed care is safe, effective, and sustainable for each client.

She breaks down the risk-based reasoning that underpins good SHC decisions — looking at the person, environment, and task rather than blanket staffing ratios.

Key topics include:

◑ Using clinical frameworks like TILE to guide safe SHC assessments

◑ Balancing risk, dignity, and carer safety in manual-handling plans

◑ Identifying when SHC is appropriate — and when it’s not

◑ Equipment and environmental factors that make SHC work

◑ Communicating findings clearly in reports and training teams

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In this episode, Chanelle Olivier (OT) breaks down what single-handed care (SHC) really means in modern practice — and why it’s not about “doing more with less.”

She explains how SHC can promote safety, dignity, and independence when applied with the right equipment, training, and clinical reasoning.

Key topics include:

◑ What single-handed care is (and isn’t)

◑ How SHC supports client dignity and reduces carer strain

◑ The role of equipment and technique in safer transfers

◑ Common misconceptions that lead to unsafe practice

◑ How OTs can advocate for smarter, evidence-based manual handling

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In this episode, Kate Silvy (Saltwater OT) shares key insights on pressure care, mattress selection, and mobility safety.

She discusses how OTs can better assess posture, movement, and positioning to ensure that the mattress, bed, and mobility aids all work together to prevent injury and maintain function.

Topics include:

◑ Matching pressure care surfaces to client needs

◑ Common mistakes when recommending alternating or hybrid systems

◑ Why repositioning and movement remain essential

◑ Balancing comfort, function, and funding

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In this episode, OT Kate Silvy shares how to make safe, functional transfers possible — even in the most limited home environments.

From stand transfers to sling selection, Kate explains how OTs can balance client independence with carer safety while navigating small bathrooms, bedrooms, and doorways that weren’t built for mobility aids.

She also discusses:

◑ Assessing transfer risks in confined spaces

◑ Choosing the right sling and hoist combination

◑ Training clients and carers for safe, confident handling

◑ When to adapt the environment vs change the technique

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