An obvious benefit of a safe resident or patient handling program is to provide improved care, safety, and comfort for residents, all while reducing musculoskeletal injuries, skin tears, bruises, and ...

(Reuters Health) - Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among healthcare workers, a small study suggests.

MATERIALS handling often focuses on storage and transport by equipment, including forklifts. However, employee behaviors and work practices, such as using poor lifting techniques, also contribute to ...