The iPhones are set up at charging stations, and medical workers collect them at the beginning of each shift. This technology allows for easy access to colleagues’ numbers without memorizing them. In addition, the phones are equipped with an app, developed alongside Epic, that enables fast entr...
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The evidence showed caregivers benefited from using lift hoists, air-assisted devices, and to a lesser extent friction reducing devices for lateral transfers and repositioning, while floor and ceiling lifts were most effective for patient transfers. Some gaps were noted in the evidence ...
Some of the most common hazards for falls are objects on the floor, poor lighting, slippery surfaces (such as a tile floor or bathtub), lack of safety grab bars, and unsteady furniture. As a caregiver, it’s important to take the time to assess what needs to be done to make a home ...
for direct weight lifting according to OSHA standards for a hospital caregiver. The isolette14can include ergonomic handles16with wide spacing between grips for better balancing and ease of equipment handling by caregivers (e.g., a nurse and/or MR technician during staged transfers between a ...
Lloyd, J., & Baptiste, A. (2004). Biomechanical evaluation of friction-reducing devices for lateral patient transfers. Research Rehabilitation & Development Journal. Lynch, R.M., & Freund, A. (2000) Short-term efficacy of back injury intervention project for patient care providers at one hospi...