QUESTION

What are the objectives of implementing a safe patient handling program?

1. Train/Evaluate, conduct needs analysis, institute a non-lift policy.
2. Plan patient maneuvers, avoid patient lifting where possible, train/evaluate.
3. Standardize patient assessments, consult with patients on lifting, plan patient maneuvers.
4. Organize a safe-patient handling committee, avoid manual lifting where possible, institute a no-lift policy.

ANSWER

2. Plan patient maneuvers, avoid patient lifting where possible, train/evaluate.

WHY IS IT RIGHT

Patient handling is the top cause of injury among care workers. Care workers who move people are at significant risk of sprains and strain injuries. Physically dependent people need to be […]