Lifting

Why do we do some of this 'stuff'?

February 15, 2012

We do a lot of "stuff" in nursing that makes no sense (both in acute care and long-term care — I'm not singling us out here). We do a lot of things that waste precious time and are definitely not evidence based. Let's take a look at some myth busters.
 

Injury rates among nursing home workers are alarmingly high, labor report finds

October 26, 2011

Nursing home workers are accidentally injured on the job at a higher rate than workers in other sectors, including construction, manufacturing and mining, according to new Labor Department statistics.
 

Senators hear debate over patient handling, safe lifting standards

May 13, 2010

Witnesses at a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee meeting debated a proposed bill that would eliminate manual lifting of patients in healthcare facilities.
 

McKnight's to offer webcast on safe patient handling

January 15, 2010

A McKnight's webcast on safe patient handling practices will be held in February.
 
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