Ergonomics » Patient Handling
Recommendations for solutions to manual lifting of patients. Information about mechanical lfit equipment and patient transfer systems. Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams.
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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
Patient Handling Program [18801]
Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes
Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes
Patient Handling Study [6089]
Major findings from this review of the literature on patient handling injuries
Major findings from this review of the literature on patient handling injuries
Patient Transfer Assist Devices ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[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
[24705] Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by lifting and moving patients
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