Safety Management
Human Factors
Patient Handling

Updates to states that have safe patient handling legislation & the status of federal bills introduced

Photos of typical lift equipment used to transfer patients

Patient handling and more

Example of a safety and health program to address resident handling injuries in nursing homes

Major findings from this review of the literature on patient handling injuries

A resource for selecting appropriate patient transfer assist devices

Safe patient handling and movement materials designed to reduce ergonomic injuries in the health care environment

Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide

Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by lifting and moving patients

Includes checklists and worksheet