Australian Association for the Manual Handling of People

The Safer Handling Conference 2014 preliminary program is now available.  The conference is shaping up to be a great event packed with inspiring speakers from around the globe and innovations from local and international manufacturers and suppliers.  

 In line with the conference themes, some of the feature plenary sessions on: 

• Global directions in safe handling of people
• Managing the bariatric client
• Facility design and equipment solutions: focusing on the lessons learnt from the installation of ceiling hoists
• Challenges of working in the Community: risk assessment models, prevalence of injuries and managing the ageing workforce
• ... and lot more

In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference will also feature concurrent presentations and interactive workshops.

To view the full prelimiary program please click here.

Regards

Tony Johnston
AAMHP Exec Secretary and Conference Convener

It is with great pleasure to release the call for abstracts for the 2014 Conference in Brisbane, Australia.

The theme for the Conference, SAFER HANDLING, continues to build on the central issues of safe moving and handling and incorporates five pillars:

1. Systems and risk management Strategies
2. Adverse patient events
3. Facility design and environmental controls
4. Equipment and assistive devices
5. Research and evaluation.

Abstracts are requested for Oral presentations, workshops and new inventors section.  More details are available on the website (aamhp.org.au) or Abstract flyer .  Abstracts close 6 September 2013.

To submit an abstract please visit: https://yrd.currinda.com/register/event/1011
 

For more information please contact either secretary@aamhp.org.au or aamhp2014@yrd.com.au.

Regards

Tony Johnston 
AAMHP Executive Secretary and Conference Convener