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Enhanced Patient Handling Programs in Nursing Homes: A Case Study of Injury Reduction

This document presents case studies of two nursing homes, 'A' and 'B', which implemented improved patient handling programs focusing on total lift ambulation, ceiling lifts, and repositioning slings. The data shows a significant reduction in lifting-related claims: Home 'A' reported a decrease in total claims from $135,734 to $4,569, while Home 'B' decreased from $218,256 to $4,576 within a span of two years. It highlights the importance of ergonomic guidelines in reducing injury risks and provides resources for further information on safe patient handling practices.

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Enhanced Patient Handling Programs in Nursing Homes: A Case Study of Injury Reduction

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  1. Total Lift

  2. Ambulation Lift

  3. Ceiling Lift

  4. Repositioning Slings

  5. EXAMPLES OF IMPROVED PROGRAMS Nursing Home ‘A’: First insured in July 2003. First Year Insured: 11 claims for $135,734 5 Lifting Related for $78,423 In 2006 – 7 claims for $4,569 2 Lifting Related for $0

  6. EXAMPLES OF IMPROVED PROGRAMS Nursing Home ‘B’: First insured in January 2004. First Year Insured: 8 claims for $218,256 5 Lifting Related for $44,521 In 2006 – 7 claims for $4,576 1 Lifting Related for $1,077

  7. Ergonomic Guidelines for the Nursing Home Industry For Additional Information: • American Industrial Hygiene Association www.aiha.org • American Society of Safety Engineers www.asse.org • National Safety Council www.nsc.org • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society www.hfes.org • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health www.cdc.gov/niosh • Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/nursinghome/index.html • OSHA Nursing Home eTool – www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/nursinghome • Senate Bill 1525 – Safe Patient Handling and Movement Practices

  8. REFERENCE MATERIALS • Safe Lifting Starter Kits • Safe Patient Handling & Back Injury Resource Nurse Training Program • Evidence of Learning Patient Transfer Education CD • Texas Department on Aging and Disability Services – www.dads.state.tx.us

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