HealthLeaders Media February 19, 2024
Creating a safe patient handling program can help reduce injuries and time lost due to injury.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Nurses are more at risk of sustaining an injury if they handle patients or equipment incorrectly.
– CNOs need to create a no-lift culture where safe patient handling is non-negotiable.
– Organizations must have clear expectations for what safe patient handling training should include.
Working in healthcare poses many safety concerns, including exposure to illness, physical injury, and workplace violence.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2020, hospitals recorded nearly three times more work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees than in all industries combined.
One concern for nurses is the use of equipment to...
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