As I recall one of my first experiences as a safe patient handling (SPH) consultant, I’m reminded of an unlikely department that introduced me to … Continue reading A Lesson Learned From An Unlikely Source
Although safe patient handling (SPH) programs are designed to reduce employee injuries related to manual patient lifting and repositioning, many programs are limited to being … Continue reading Safe Patient Handling: The Process Program
In last month’s blog, I wrote about the importance of equipment procurement from the standpoint of streamlining a purchasing process, understanding the complete value of … Continue reading Role of the safe patient handling coordinator in equipment procurement
In our efforts to discourage caregivers from manually lifting patients, it would seem logical to assume that the more patient-lift devices made available for staff … Continue reading Overspending on patient-lift devices leads to underproduction: More isn’t always better
As we ended 2017, I reflected on some of the feedback I’ve received from the blogs that I wrote during the year. Most people’s comments … Continue reading Focusing on Safe Patient Handling 2017-2018
In today’s nursing practice, varying opinions about how to best implement safe patient handling (SPH) programs exist. Some nurses offer suggestions based on personal experiences, … Continue reading Standardization creates limitations
Safe patient handling (SPH) is a much-needed solution to address widespread injuries occurring among nurses performing patient care. Injuries that result from manually lifting human … Continue reading Working within the parameters
Achieving the values associated with an injury prevention program such as safe patient handling (SPH) is rooted within the confines of its ability to gain … Continue reading Commitment is equivalent to successful implementations
Many hospitals strive to achieve Magnet® designation to highlight the clinical accomplishments achieved within their organizations. One evidenced-based practice that can be used to demonstrate … Continue reading Safe patient handling demonstrates professional practice
There are two things that I have often thought to be consistent with modern day nursing program’s focus of emphasis: teaching students how to write … Continue reading Working in rhythm
