What is it about?
A review of current literature on safe patient handling programs and how a culture of safety is necessary for success
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Why is it important?
Safe patient handling is emerging as a necessary element in the care of patients.
Perspectives
I have implemented safe patient handling programs and they require thoughtful training and maintenance. Anchoring the program as a key element of an organizations patient safety culture is key to minimize injuries to staff and patients and achieve the best patient outcomes.
Robert Humrickhouse
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
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This page is a summary of: The Importance of Safe Patient Handling to Create a Culture of Safety: An Evidential Review, The Ergonomics Open Journal, October 2016, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1875934301609010027.
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