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Algorithm for Safe Patient Handling and Movement ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[30396] 
Transfer to and from bed to chair, chair to chair, chair to toilet, or car to chair
[30396] Transfer to and from bed to chair, chair to chair, chair to toilet, or car to chair
Canada: Automated Bagless Linen Handling System [27499]
Reduce manual handling injuries when handling linen bags by installing a "bagless" linen handling system
[27499] Reduce manual handling injuries when handling linen bags by installing a "bagless" linen handling system
Canada: Ergonomic Tips for Resident/Patient Bathrooms [27501]
Renovations that can reduce musculoskeletal (MSI) injuries in patient bathrooms
[27501] Renovations that can reduce musculoskeletal (MSI) injuries in patient bathrooms
Canada: Hospital Ergonomics (Musculoskeletal) Risk Assessment Project [27502]
Risk assessments addressing the risks associated with working in medium-sized acute health care facilities
[27502] 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]
Ceiling lift reference material, occupational health and safety guidelines, and other related documents
Ceiling lift reference material, occupational health and safety guidelines, and other related documents
Canada: Patient Handling and the Application of Ergonomics [27496]
126-page publication discusses how to implement a "No Lift" approach to patient handling in the health care sector
[27496] 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 [27498]
Describes the causes of an accident involving an overhead patient/resident track lift systemdescribes the causes of an a
[27498] 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 [27500]
In-depth insights into the reasons for high rates of musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) in intermediate care
[27500] 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 [27497]
Use this guide as a resource for evaluating and selecting appropriate transfer assist devices in the health care sector
[27497] 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 [30391]
A manual for using ceiling lifts in patient handling
[30391] A manual for using ceiling lifts in patient handling
Employee Right to Refuse Policy - Safe Patient Handling [30399]
Sample policy protecting employees who refuse to move a patient if undue risk of injury to staff or patient is involved
[30399] 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]
2004 whitepaper summarize current evidence for interventions designed to reduce caregiver injuries
2004 whitepaper summarize current evidence for interventions designed to reduce caregiver injuries
Flyer to Recruit Safe Patient Handling Committee Members [30398]
Designed to recruit representatives for the Safe Patient Handling Committee
[30398] Designed to recruit representatives for the Safe Patient Handling Committee
Guidelines for the Prevention of Manual Handling Incidents in Health Care [30389]
A policy and best practice guidelines
[30389] A policy and best practice guidelines
Health Care Workers Back Injury Prevention [20304]
How to prevent back injury as a result of lifting and moving patients and residents
[20304] How to prevent back injury as a result of lifting and moving patients and residents
Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting [30381]
A resource guide addressing patient handling in healthcare to implement a safe patient handling system
[30381] A resource guide addressing patient handling in healthcare to implement a safe patient handling system
Legislative Update on Safe Patient Handling [24728]
Updates to states that have safe patient handling legislation & the status of federal bills introduced
Updates to states that have safe patient handling legislation & the status of federal bills introduced
Mechanical Lift Equipment - Patient Transfer Systems [18800]
Photos of typical lift equipment used to transfer patients
Photos of typical lift equipment used to transfer patients
MN-Minnesota OSHA: Guidelines for Resident Handling in Long-Term Care Facilities [15502]
A framework for a safety program in long-term care facilities
A framework for a safety program in long-term care facilities
Overhead Patient/Resident Track Lifts in Health Care [30393]
Resources for implementation of ceiling lifts in health care facilities
Resources for implementation of ceiling lifts in health care facilities
Patient Handling & the Application of Ergonomics [30392]
Guidelines for reduing risk in patient handling
[30392] Guidelines for reduing risk in patient handling
Patient Handling & the Portable X-Ray [28896]
2004 study of back injuries associated with patient care when conducting portable x-rays
2004 study of back injuries associated with patient care when conducting portable x-rays
Patient Transfer Assist Devices [18846]
A resource for selecting appropriate patient transfer assist devices
[18846] A resource for selecting appropriate patient transfer assist devices
Preventing Back Injuries in Patient Care [24729]
Safe patient handling and movement materials designed to reduce ergonomic injuries in the health care environment
Safe patient handling and movement materials designed to reduce ergonomic injuries in the health care environment
Safe Patient Handling Brochure [24705] Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by lifting and moving patients
Safe Patient Handling Committee [30397]
Description of responsibilities for representatives on the Safe Patient Handling Committee
[30397] Description of responsibilities for representatives on the Safe Patient Handling Committee
Safe Patient Handling Using Slings [30379]
Sling features and medical conditions affecting sling choice
[30379] Sling features and medical conditions affecting sling choice
TX-Texas Safe Patient Handling Law Requirements [30380]
A summary of safe patient handling requirements in the State of Texas
[30380] A summary of safe patient handling requirements in the State of Texas
WA-Washington Safe Patient Handling Law [30382]
Information about the state's requirements for hospitals to implement a safe patient handling system
Information about the state's requirements for hospitals to implement a safe patient handling system
WA-Washington Safe Patient Handling Law FAQ [30383] Answers questions about the state law requiring hospitals to implement a safe patient handling system
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