PaulG

Could some of you please briefly tell me the status of the no lift policies within some of your healthcare facilities where you are employed, regarding patients that are able to support their weight? Bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet, etc.

http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/nursinghome/index.html http://www.ena.org/news/news/PatientHandling-PosState.pdf It is amazing that a little research on the web, can clarify alot of mis-information generated! Check out the links above.