Document ID (ISN) | 105689 |
CIS number |
06-1222 |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2006-117
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Author(s) |
Collins J.W., Nelson A., Sublet V. |
Title |
Safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents |
Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, Feb. 2006. vi, 20p. Illus. 13 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This guide is intended for nursing home owners, administrators, nurse managers, safety and health professionals and workers who are interested in establishing a safe resident lifting program. Contents: the challenge of lifting residents in nursing homes; benefits, cost and effectiveness of a safe lifting programme; frequently asked questions about safe resident lifting, handling and movement programmes. |
Descriptors (primary) |
USA; manual handling; safe working methods; nursing personnel; lifting equipment |
Descriptors (secondary) |
economic aspects; safety guides; safety and health training |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Materials handling and storage
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Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
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