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Nursing Injury Rates and Negative Patient Outcomes: Connecting the Dots

The following study evaluates the connection between nursing injury rates and patient outcomes in the health care occupational health setting. The article...

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An Evaluation of a “best practices” Musculoskeletal injury Prevention Program in Nursing Homes

The following study conducted an intervention trial of a "best practices" musculoskeletal injury prevention program designed to safely lift physically dependent...

Article
A Vision for a Person-Centered Health Information System

We have a health care system with robust but highly fragmented capabilities. How can we leverage technology to enhance harmonized, patient-centered...

Peer-Reviewed Literature
A Pragmatic Approach for Organizations to Measure Health Care Professional Well-Being

Clinician well-being is crucial in ensuring a healthier future for all. But we cannot effectively combat clinician burnout without measuring its...

Peer-Reviewed Literature
Safe-Patient-Handling Equipment in Therapy Practice: Implications for Rehabilitation

The following study aims to determine how safe-patient-handling (SPH) equipment is used in rehabilitation and how it affects therapists, patients, and therapy...

Article
Long-Term Effectiveness of “Zero-Lift Program” in Seven Nursing Homes and One Hospital

This study aims to reduce injuries to health care workers resulting from manul lifting and transferring of patients. "Zero-lift programs" were implemented by...

Peer-Reviewed Literature
Improving Patient and Worker Safety: Opportunities for Synergy, Collaboration and Innovation

The following report, created by The Joint Commission, intends to stimulate greater awareness of the potential synergies between patient and worker health and...

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Through the Eyes of the Workforce: Creating Joy, Meaning, and Safer Health Care

Workplace safety is inextricably linked to patient safety. Unless caregivers are given the protection, respect, and support they need, they are more likely to make...

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Evidence-based Practices for Safe patient Handling and Movement

Efforts to reduce injuries associated with patient handling are often based on tradition and personal experience rather than scientific evidence. The article...

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Link between safe patient handling and patient outcomes in long-term care

This study examined the relationship between safe patient handling and quality of care measures. 10 quality domains were compared before and after implementation of...

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