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The updated AORN guideline offers safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) strategies to reduce injuries for healthcare workers and patients in the perioperative setting. Implementing these SPHM practices is crucial for enhancing safety.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Ergonomics
Patient Safety

Background:

Perioperative environments pose significant ergonomic risks during patient handling.
These risks increase the likelihood of injuries for both healthcare staff and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the updated AORN "Guideline for safe patient handling and movement."
To guide perioperative nurses in implementing safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) practices.
To minimize injuries in patients and healthcare workers within the perioperative setting.

Main Methods:

Review of the updated AORN "Guideline for safe patient handling and movement."
Discussion of recommendations for SPHM programs, facility design, and technology.
Inclusion of an individualized SPHM and ergonomic plan, and fall risk assessments.

Main Results:

The guideline offers comprehensive recommendations for SPHM.
It addresses various aspects including program development, technology, and assessment.
A scenario highlights critical safety concerns in patient handling.

Conclusions:

Perioperative nurses should thoroughly review and apply the AORN guideline.
Implementing SPHM recommendations is essential for improving patient and staff safety.
Adherence to the guideline can significantly reduce the incidence of handling-related injuries.