Asked by Carol McCormick on May 08, 2024
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A nurse is working in a facility that follows a comprehensive safe patient-handling program. Which finding will alert the nurse to intervene?
A) Mechanical lifts are in a locked closet.
B) Algorithms for patient handling are available.
C) Ergonomic assessment protocols are being followed.
D) A no-lift policy is in place with adherence by all staff.
Comprehensive
Broadly inclusive, covering all or nearly all elements or aspects of something, often referring to detailed and thorough approaches in analysis, plans, or examinations.
Safe Patient-handling
Practices and procedures implemented to prevent injury to patients and healthcare workers during patient transfer and mobility tasks.
No-lift Policy
A workplace strategy to prevent injuries by avoiding manual patient lifting, using equipment or assistive devices instead.
- Pinpoint approaches to mitigate injury risks for individuals and patients within medical environments.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint approaches to mitigate injury risks for individuals and patients within medical environments.
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