What is the best approach to addressing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in nursing staff associated with patient handling?
Although back training has been the most frequently used approach in the past to help RNs and CNAs, the true solution lies in a step-by-step process involving a facility cultural change, customized task analyses, and utilization of safe patient handling devices. The Beacon has developed a 10-step process for safe patient handling to address these exposures in health care facilities. For additional information on safe patient handling, please visit Patient Safety Center.
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