| 2008 Safe Patient Handling Conference Workshop Abstracts NYS Dept of Labor‘s Activities in the Health Care Workplace The Department of Labor has been working closely with the healthcare community to promote safety and health in their workplace. Hear how the department has promoted safe patient handling and movement and is addressing ergonomic issues faced by healthcare workers. Zero Lift Task Force and SPHM Legislation Powerpoint Learn who the members of the New York State Zero Lift Task Force are and what have they been involved in. Get an update of what legislative actions have taken place in NY and nationally. Evidence of the Effectiveness of Safe Patient Handling Programs to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders Dr. Waters will discuss evidence regarding the effectiveness of safe patient handling and movement programs on prevention of musculoskeletal disorders due to patient handling. He will explain why reliance on traditional training in “body mechanics” is not enough to prevent MSDs for caregivers and why it is so important to implement a comprehensive program that relies on use of modern technology. Dr. Waters will also discuss a recently published paper suggesting that no caregiver should lift more than 35 lbs of a patient’s weight. Planning for Appropriate Care for the Bariatric Patient The specific challenges associated with SPHM of the bariatric patient will be discussed. Worker’s Compensation-Understanding the Financial Impact of an Injury Track the real cost of an injury and relate these cost to financing a Safe Patient Handling and Movement program at your facility. This session will explore the impact a SPHM Program will have on cost of workers compensation claims. Training and Competency Safe Patient Handling and Movement philosophy will be discussed with descriptions of the training and follow-up competency needed to ensure proper follow-thru in patient settings while instilling a culture change surrounding patient handling and movement. It’s broke, so let’s fix it: Anatomy of an Injury, Fallacy of Body Mechanics Research has shown that training in traditional body mechanics and lifting techniques has not been effective in reducing job-related injuries in patient care settings, although facilities are still primarily training using these techniques. This session will describe what happens during a patient handling injury and describe research and biomechanics to dispel the myth of only using “proper” body mechanics. The session will provide case studies to illustrate the necessity of utilizing and training on engineering controls along with the use of “proper” body mechanics. Appling Safe Patient Handling to Home Care The unique challenges faced by homecare workers will be explored & the principles of SPHM will be applied to those challenges. Assessments Using the Lift Document Tool Guidelines in developing a Lift Document Tool and SPHM assessments using this tool will be presented. Will include case studies for group discussions and participation to problem-solve SPHM challenges utilizing the Lift Document Tool. Data Gathering, Basics of SPHM Research Design Gathering data and developing surveys to determine effectiveness is essential for any safety program. Where do you begin? What data do you use? What questions do you ask and how do you ask them? The speaker will share his experience with data collection and evaluation specific for SPHM programs Building the Business Case for SPHM at your Facility Learn tools to use to build the business case for SPH in your facility. Each speaker will share their experience in supporting the successful programs at their facilities. Identification of a Patient’s SPHM Needs Starting at Admission through Discharge This session will identify the risk factors affecting the SPHM of a MS patient with co-morbidity and the SPHM equipment required to enhance the quality of care for the MS patient, tracking the process from admission to discharge. Safe Patient Handling and Movement, A Positive Impact on Healthcare Senator Maziarz is the Chairman for the Senate Labor Committee and has been instrumental in obtaining funding for numerous SPHM demonstration projects throughout NY. Hear why he has supported the establishment of these projects and their impact potential on healthcare. Safe Patient Handling and Movement Demonstration Projects Supported by Senator Maziarz Labor/Management Partnerships, Key to Successful Safe Patient Handling and Movement Programs We got them equipment, why won’t they use it - Unlocking the Secrets to Generating and Sustaining Performance in Safe Patient Handling Often after implementation of a SPHM program there is strong excitement, participation and buy-in by staff, management and program champions. However, maintaining momentum can be challenging. This session will explore methods to create and continue an atmosphere of excitement while sustaining performance in Safe Patient Handling. The session will provide a case study with a solution oriented focus on motivating staff of all levels while facilitating cultural change and achieving successful safety, clinical and organizational outcomes. Implementing a SPH Program and Policy The audience will be provided the components, basic steps and concepts needed to implement a SPHM program and policy. SPHM for the Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged This session will explore the unique safe transfer and movement challenges faced by the individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and for those charged with their care both in the healthcare system and community residential programs. This includes our individual residential homes, day treatment centers, etc. Discuss strategies to utilize the technology available to minimize manual lifting and movement. This session provides participants an opportunity to troubleshoot situations they encounter in programs, at home and out in the community. Safe Patient Handling Hands-on Demonstration Get practical experience with the latest technology from a clinician stand point. This demonstration involves vendor provided equipment and clinicians. Claims Management/ Returning Workers to Work Appling Safe Patient Handling to Home Care The unique challenges faced by homecare workers will be explored & the principles of SPHM will be applied to those challenges. Safe Patient Handling Hands-on Demonstration Get practical experience with the latest technology from a clinician stand point. This demonstration involves vendor provided equipment and clinicians. Establishing the contract language for your SPH program. Safe Patient Handling Hands-on Demonstration Get practical experience with the latest technology from a clinician stand point. This demonstration involves vendor provided equipment and clinicians. |
