The American Nurses Association announcedthe publication of safe patient handling and mobility standards to protect healthcare workers and patients. The ANA convened an interprofessional group of ...

The American Nurses Association announced the release of national standards for safe patient handling and mobility to improve safety for both healthcare workers and patients. The ANA convened an ...

The American Nurses Association's Safe Patient Handling and Mobility National Standards Working Group is seeking public comments on it by 5 p.m. EST Nov. 30. Nov 28, 2012 Nov. 30 is the deadline ...

They will learn the essential components of a multi-component safe patient handling and mobility program and how to make the business case in their organization. This program meets the requirements of ...

Atlas, a safe patient handling and mobility programmatic services provider, recognizes the great value that the nurses offer, providing profound care for their patients and ensuring the health and ...

TAMC first began the implementation of safe patient handling and mobility programs May 22, after a Joint Incentive Fund proposal was accepted and funded in 2012 to install the comprehensive program.

Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country have achieved a 40% reduction in injuries to care providers since 2006 by adopting a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program. RELATED ...

Launched at the American Organization of Nurse Executives annual tradeshow in April, Firefly Medical's IVEA aims to ensure safe patient handling and mobility as well as reduce the number of stress ...

(Reuters Health) - Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies ... of a larger program designed to increase patient mobility. Plenty of previous research has found that ...

When Jim Foster, a retired basketball coach, injured his back at age 72, he faced debilitating pain that made daily ...

Arjo is recognizing the California-based medical center for its demonstrated commitment to safe patient handling, early mobility, and patient outcomes. Throughout the three-year clinical program ...