Patient Handling Controls
Introduction
Hospital health care workers, especially nursing assistants who do a majority of the lifting in many facilities, may develop musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries such as:
- muscle and ligament strain and tears;
- joint and tendon inflammation;
- pinched nerves; and
- herniated discs.
Make sure workers are using proper techniques to lift patients.
Good work practice includes continually identifying the most hazardous tasks and implementing engineering and work practice controls to help reduce or prevent injuries in those tasks.
Employers must provide employees with proper assist devices and equipment to reduce excessive lifting hazards.
The proper equipment selection depends on the specific needs of the facility, patients, staff, and management.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-1. Who is most likely to develop musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries in hospitals?
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