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A Practical Guide to Patient Handling [pdf] [30390] Location
A policy and best practice guidelines

Algorithm for Safe Patient Handling and Movement [pdf] [30396] Location
Transfer to and from bed to chair, chair to chair, chair to toilet, or car to chair

Back Injury Prevention in Health Care Workers [pdf] [26898] Location
Suggested administrative controls include

Canada: Automated Bagless Linen Handling System [pdf] [27499] Location
Reduce manual handling injuries when handling linen bags by installing a "bagless" linen handling system

Canada: Ergonomic Tips for Resident/Patient Bathrooms [pdf] [27501] Location
Renovations that can reduce musculoskeletal (MSI) injuries in patient bathrooms

Canada: Hospital Ergonomics (Musculoskeletal) Risk Assessment Project [pdf] [27502] Location
Risk assessments addressing the risks associated with working in medium-sized acute health care facilities

Canada: Overhead Patient / Resident Track Lifts in Health Care [27495] Location
Ceiling lift reference material, occupational health and safety guidelines, and other related documents

Canada: Patient Handling and the Application of Ergonomics [pdf] [27496] Location
126-page publication discusses how to implement a "No Lift" approach to patient handling in the health care sector

Canada: Properly Install, Inspect, and Load Test Overhead Patient/Resident Track Lifts [pdf] [27498] Location
Describes the causes of an accident involving an overhead patient/resident track lift systemdescribes the causes of an a

Canada: Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Intermediate Health Care [pdf] [27500] Location
In-depth insights into the reasons for high rates of musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) in intermediate care

Canada: Transfer Assist Devices for the Safer Handling of Patients [pdf] [27497] Location
Use this guide as a resource for evaluating and selecting appropriate transfer assist devices in the health care sector

Ceiling Tract Lift for Patient Handling [pdf] [30391] Location
A manual for using ceiling lifts in patient handling

Employee Right to Refuse Policy - Safe Patient Handling [pdf] [30399] Location
Sample policy protecting employees who refuse to move a patient if undue risk of injury to staff or patient is involved

Evidence-Based Practices for Safe Patient Handling and Movement [30394] Location
2004 whitepaper summarize current evidence for interventions designed to reduce caregiver injuries

Flyer to Recruit Safe Patient Handling Committee Members [pdf] [30398] Location
Designed to recruit representatives for the Safe Patient Handling Committee

Health Care Workers Back Injury Prevention [pdf] [20304] Location
How to prevent back injury as a result of lifting and moving patients and residents

Hospital Ergonomics [25586] Location
5 types of hospital work were studied

Implementation of Patient Mechanical Lifts [pdf] [30388] Location
A planning guide for health care organizations

Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting [pdf] [30381] Location
A resource guide addressing patient handling in healthcare to implement a safe patient handling system

Legislative Update on Safe Patient Handling [24728] Location
Updates to states that have safe patient handling legislation & the status of federal bills introduced

Mechanical Lift Equipment - Patient Transfer Systems [18800] Location
Photos of typical lift equipment used to transfer patients

MN-Minnesota OSHA: Guidelines for Resident Handling in Long-Term Care Facilities [15502] Location
A framework for a safety program in long-term care facilities

Nursing Homes: OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines [21951] Location
OSHA's Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes

OSHA Nursing Home Ergonomics Guidelines [23656] Location
Voluntary guidelines from US OSHA

Overhead Patient/Resident Track Lifts in Health Care [30393] Location
Resources for implementation of ceiling lifts in health care facilities

Patient Handling & the Application of Ergonomics [pdf] [30392] Location
Guidelines for reduing risk in patient handling

Patient Handling & the Portable X-Ray [28896] Location
2004 study of back injuries associated with patient care when conducting portable x-rays

Patient Transfer Assist Devices [pdf] [18846] Location
A resource for selecting appropriate patient transfer assist devices

Preventing Back Injuries in Patient Care [24729] Location
Safe patient handling and movement materials designed to reduce ergonomic injuries in the health care environment

Safe Patient Handling and Movement [24727] Location
Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide

Safe Patient Handling and Movement Principles [30395] Location
Ergonomics for nurses and caregivers

Updated Safe Patient Handling Brochure [pdf] [24705] Location
Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by lifting and moving patients

Safe Patient Handling Committee [pdf] [30397] Location
Description of responsibilities for representatives on the Safe Patient Handling Committee

Safe Patient Handling Using Slings [pdf] [30379] Location
Sling features and medical conditions affecting sling choice

Safe Patient/Resident Handling Guide [pdf] [31765] Location
Includes checklists and worksheet

Strategies to Improve Patient Handling Tasks [pdf] [30387] Location
A white paper on the subject

TX-Texas Safe Patient Handling Law Requirements [pdf] [30380] Location
A summary of safe patient handling requirements in the State of Texas

WA-Washington Safe Patient Handling Law [30382] Location
Information about the state's requirements for hospitals to implement a safe patient handling system

Updated WA-Washington Safe Patient Handling Law FAQ [30383] Location
Answers questions about the state law requiring hospitals to implement a safe patient handling system




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