| Subject: | Safe Resident Lifting Program |
| Category: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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| Published: | Wed, 10 May 2006 - 10:00 am |
| The CDC and NOISH recommend that all Nursing Homes institute a safe resident lifting program that incorporates mechanical lifting equipment and reduces or eliminates manual lifting for resident transfers.
According to a guide published by CDC/NOISH titled Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents, mechanical lifting equipment can protect workers from injury, reduce workers compensation costs, reduce lost work days, and improve quality of care delivered to residents. The guide also... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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