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  1. nursechilespice

    Hoyer/ Ceiling Lift Safety?

    nursechilespice posted a topic in Safety

    I know it decreases patient risk for falls when two caregivers are present during the transfer of a patient by ceiling/ hoyer lift, but I’ve seen a colleague do a successful transfer (I walked in as they were being lowered to bed) alone. I told them...

  2. Back pain... the abysmal side effect of nursing

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Stress 101

    Hey everyone! What do you do to combat back pain? I’m 37 and it seems over the last few years it’s gotten worse. I do have a special needs son who we have to lift sometimes for his care. I think also being tall (5’11”) as a woman and in n...

  3. Hoyer Lift

    MisMatch posted a topic in Home Health

    I am new to home health after working in LTC. My client has ALS, weighs ~200 lbs, no muscle control. They are transferred via hoyer lift from recliner chair to shower chair; after shower from shower chair to bed. Sling must come on & off e...
  4. Joe V

    Big Arms They Say ... Hey, I'm A Nurse.

    Joe V posted a topic in Humor

    Nurses do some heavy lifting. What's the policy at your workplace regarding 'heavy lifting'? I know you have some stories to share. Please share them with us... Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments ...