HealthLeaders Media February 21, 2024
G Hatfield

Safe patient handling programs help reduce nurse injuries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– Nurses are more at risk of sustaining an injury if they incorrectly handle patients or equipment.

– Leaders should create a no-lift culture where safe patient handling is non-negotiable.

– All staff, including physicians, must be trained in safe patient handling.

Working in healthcare poses many safety concerns, including exposure to illness, physical injury, and workplace violence.

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