This study examined the relationship between safe patient handling and quality of care measures. 10 quality domains were compared before and after implementation of a comprehensive patient care ergonomics program. After implementation, the authors found lower levels of depression, improved urinary continence, higher engagement in activities, lower fall risk, and higher levels of alertness during the day. Additionally, four areas showed a decline in function: pain, combativeness, locomotion, and cognition. Findings from this study may be useful in enhancing organizational support for safe patient-handling programs and could be used to build a business case for improving caregiver safety.