Tel: 0114 258 7769 enquire online refer online home about services medical conditions information for clients referrers take a look contact STEPS Training School is a unique service that supports clients as they transition from being a STEPS residential client, to being back home. This important milestone requires considerable planning and is something that we recognise as a pivotal moment in a person’s rehabilitation journey. We support clients and their new care team as they prepare to make this transition. Managed by our Clinical Nurse Educator, we fully train and advise the new care team about a client’s condition, as well as their rehabilitation and living needs. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition whilst maintaining a high-quality care regime. The training includes a 1-day theory session, where the new care team learns about a client’s condition and current regime. This is then followed by a further period of ‘shadowing’, watching and learning first-hand from the STEPS care team, the routine and techniques used to care for the client. New care teams usually involve up to 6 senior carers. These teams can be selected by the CCG or local authority; however clients are increasingly asking to be involved in the recruitment process and are able to interview those who will potentially be caring for them. For clients returning home, it can be an extremely anxious and stressful time, not just for them but also their family. Therefore, careful management, along with a sensitive approach, is essential to a successful transition and the continuation of a client’s rehabilitation. Below are the training modules offered by the STEPS Training School. Training Modules Module Content Spinal Overview Spinal Injury Levels Complete/ Incomplete Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Autonomic Dysreflexia Skin and pressure area care Bowels Importance of good management Administration of enema/ suppository Digital Stimulation Digital Examination Digital removal of faeces Manual Evacuation Infection Control/ Disposal Constipation/ Diarrhoea Diet Documentation Bladder Catheters Indwelling Supra- pubic Intermittent Flipflow Bladder washouts Catheter changes Input/output UTI’s Orchitis Autonomic Dysreflexia What is it? Signs and Symptoms Emergency Management Catheter/ Bladder Bowel Skin Other causes Skin and Pressure Area Care Good Management Hygiene Positioning Mobility Tracheostomy Anatomy and Physiology Daily care – dressings and tie changes Inner tube changes Observations Suctioning Cough assist Signs of Infection Emergency PEG Anatomy and Physiology Daily/Weekly care Rotation and Advancing Mic-key button care Stoma care Signs of infection Administration of fluid and feed Bolus Pump Administration of medication Theory and practical sessions with Therapists/ Lead Rehabilitation Assistants Physiotherapists Bike programmes Handling painful limbs Neurostim Occupational Therapists Use of equipment Complex washing and dressing Speech and Language Therapists Aphasia Cognitive communications disorders Motor speech disorders Augmentative and alternative communication systems Dysphagia Facial Oral Tract Therapy Swallowing and communication in the context of tracheostomies Therapeutic mouthcare Lead Rehabilitation Assistants Client programmes essential for maintenance Passive Range of Movements Exercise Programmes Neuro Stim To find out more about STEPS Training School, please contact hello@stepsrehabilitation.co.uk. next STEPS... If you would like to find out more about our therapies and facilities or make a referral please get in touch with our friendly team. general enquiries / referrals: 0114 258 7769 enquire online refer online STEPS Rehabilitation Alexander House 30 Troutbeck Road Sheffield S7 2QA view map > Tel: 0114 258 7769 Email: hello@stepsrehabilitation.co.uk Safeguarding | Complaints | Privacy Policy STEPS Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation Centre CQC overall rating Good 12 June 2021 See the report © 2021 STEPS Rehabilitation. Limited Company registered in England and Wales, number: 07923565. Website design by OhSo Creative Ltd