Thursday, June 27, 2013

New Patient Handling & Mobility Safety Standards


The American Nurses Association has released national interdisciplinary standards for safe patient handling and mobility to help healthcare professionals create a stronger safety culture in their work environments.

According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, in 2011, the healthcare and social assistance sector suffered more musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than the construction, mining and manufacturing sectors. To help prevent future incidents, the American Nurses Association developed Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National Standards, a publication that guides the development of safer practices, policies, regulations and legislation regarding the safety and health of healthcare workers and patients alike. The publication was compiled using observations and knowledge from nurses, occupational and physical therapists, safety and ergonomics experts and risk management specialists.

Find more information and a free sample of the book here.