Topic: Wheelchair Tie Downs and Occupant Restraints 101 | What you
need to know to keep your clients safe
Do you regularly prescribe wheelchairs for your clients
which might be tied down in a van or used on public transportation? Did you
know that some wheelchair frames are not crash-tested to be tied down with a
user sitting in them? Or that a wheelchair safety belt is not a sufficient
occupant restraint when tying down a wheelchair?
Even if you aren't specifically dealing with adapted
vehicles, it's important to understand and be aware of the potential and
limitations of these systems so you can adequately advise your clients. Join us
for a presentation and question and answer session to learn more about
wheelchair tie downs, occupant restraints, and WC-19 compliance for manual and
powered wheelchairs. The session will be presented by representatives from
McKesson Canada and Q-Straint who will be available to answer all your
questions about safety, liability, and what you need to know to provide the
best care possible for your clients.
This meeting will take place by webinar. Registration is required to participate.
This meeting will take place by webinar. Registration is required to participate.
Date: May 18, 2017
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
Free for CAOT-BC members
$15 for non-members
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Slocombe: sslocombe@caot.ca
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