Transcription of Chapter 6 – Developing a No-Lift Policy
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Chapter 6 – Developing a No-Lift Policy
Developing a No-Lift Policy Department of Veterans Affairs 79 Chapter 6 Developing a No-Lift Policy Introduction The attached Policy is intended for use on high-risk patient care units. It is considered just one part of a comprehensive approach to preventing musculoskeletal injuries in staff and promoting safe patient care. The purpose of the Policy is not punitive, but support of both staff and administration. This Policy establishes expectations that staff will use the safest techniques to accomplish patient repositioning and that administration will provide equipment and resources to support staff efforts. If supervisors or peers observe direct care staff not following safe protocols for repositioning, this indicates that the staff member needs retraining. This Policy is not to be used to discipline employees but to educate them. The Policy spells out duties of employees, facility directors, supervisors, and engineering maintenance personnel to assist in safe patient handling and movement.
Developing a No-Lift Policy Department of Veterans Affairs 79 Chapter 6 – Developing a No-Lift Policy Introduction The attached policy is intended for use on high-risk patient care units.
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