HIT Consultant November 24, 2025
Home healthcare providers play a vital role in delivering care to patients. However, this unique setting brings a host of dangers that are often underestimated. From ergonomic injuries to transportation hazards, unsanitary environments, and the threat of violence, home healthcare workers face daily risks that demand both awareness and proactive solutions. Here are four of the most dangerous aspects of being a home health provider — and practical steps to help stop them.
Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Home healthcare workers frequently assist patients with daily activities. Unlike hospitals, homes are not designed for safe patient handling, which leads to a high rate of sprains, strains, and musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare providers. The most common injuries are related to...
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