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Document ID (ISN)105689
CIS number 06-1222
Year 2006
Convention or series no. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2006-117
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]
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 ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Health care services