Safer patient handling

Sort through the myths and facts to determine how you uphold best practices for patient lifting.

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Published in:Nursing management 2007-03, Vol.38 (3), p.26-32
Main Authors: Nelson, Audrey L, Collins, James, Knibbe, Hanneke, Cookson, Ken, de Castro, A B, Whipple, Kevan L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absenteeism
Back Injuries - etiology
Back Injuries - prevention & control
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cost Savings
Documentation
Ergonomics
Humans
Lifting - adverse effects
Medical personnel
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Staff - education
Nursing Staff - organization & administration
Occupational accidents
Occupational Health
Occupational safety
Organizational Policy
Patient handling
Risk Assessment
Safety Management - organization & administration
Transportation of Patients - organization & administration
United States
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Summary:Sort through the myths and facts to determine how you uphold best practices for patient lifting.
ISSN:0744-6314
1538-8670
DOI:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000262923.39562.0e