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Sample procedures and tools

Bariatric patient equipment considerations

Formula to determine obesity and equipment considerations for protocol:

Download: Bariatric patient equipment considerations.

Online calculator- Return on investment for safe lifting programs*

A new online calculator is available that estimates a potential "Return On Investment" (ROI) from the implementation of a safe lifting program to help justify the investment of time, training, and capital equipment. Liko, Inc. has made this available at their Safe Lifting Portal:
http://www.SafeLiftingPortal.com/calculator.

For more information visit:
http://www.SafeLiftingPortal.com or call 888.545.6671.

Job hazard analysis ergonomic evaluation tools

For additional resources got to the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration (wisha) ergonomics Web site:

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/ServicesResources/Tools/

Equipment criteria worksheet

Worksheet for determining appropriate equipment

Download: Equipment criteria worksheet

Sample policy and procedures *

Glendale Adventist System – Lift team proposal

Case history of one hospital's approach to injury prevention, job description for patient mobility team member and competency skill checklist. (Shared with permission.)

Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide:
Safe Patient Handling and Movement

A final 2005 version of a "Developing a No Lift Policy" is available as part 2 of a 2-part Ergonomics Resource Guide, VISION 8 Safety Center, Tampa Florida

Download:

Outcome-based cost benefit analysis

Instructions and worksheets assist in carrying out a cost/benefit analysis.

Download: Cost of MSD: worksheet and instruction

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