The ECRI institute is a nonprofit that researches the best way to improve patient safety and quality in healthcare. If offers resources to achieve that goal. The “Lift Tool” is a one-page brief on the ...

Investing in mechanical lift equipment for the safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents can cost tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the number of residents in your facility. But ...

(Reuters Health) - Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among healthcare workers, a small study suggests.

MATERIALS handling often focuses on storage and transport by equipment, including forklifts. However, employee behaviors and work practices, such as using poor lifting techniques, also contribute to ...

Recommended safe handling practices for workers who administer antineoplastic drugs in healthcare settings are not always followed, a study has found. A new National Institute for Occupational Safety ...