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  • Occupational Health
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent among healthcare workers, often linked to manual patient handling.
  • High injury rates necessitate targeted interventions to improve worker safety in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a quality improvement program aimed at reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in a rural hospital.
  • To develop and implement a comprehensive Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program tailored to the organization's specific needs.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a comprehensive assessment of WMSD risk factors.
  • Identified key elements for injury reduction by reviewing literature, national standards, and legislative requirements.
  • Designed and implemented a multi-factor SPHM program incorporating evidence-based interventions.

Main Results:

  • The study details the process of developing and initiating an SPHM program.
  • Initial program results are presented, alongside identified challenges and considerations for SPHM implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a comprehensive Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program is crucial for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) among healthcare workers.
  • Successful SPHM programs require careful planning, evidence-based interventions, and consideration of organizational needs and challenges.