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Healthcare workers, nurses, aides and orderlies, are perennially among the top 10 in occupations at risk for musculoskeletal disorders.
According to the ANA's Handle With Care fact sheet, over 50% of nurses complain of chronic back pain and almost 40% miss work because of it. Patient handling tasks are generally recognized as the primary cause for these injuries. LiftVest reduces the risks involved in many of these tasks:
Lateral Transfers
Transfers involving sitting positions
Repositioning
Floor
Ambulation
Over 64% of healthcare facilities have instituted a safe patient handling program. Many of these follow guidelines set out by the ANA and OSHA. LiftVest can become an integral part of your SPH program:
Convenient – Mechanical lifts are large and can not maneuver into
tight spaces.
Simple – Numerous handles allow lifting from different angles.
Safe – Prevents back injuries by promoting better lifting techniques.
Secure – Webbing harness and handles reduce the risk of dropping
patients and
prevent slipping associated with gait belts.
Comfortable – Distributes pressure evenly over the whole torso preventing
bruising and shoulder injuries.
Quick – Ready to use in seconds, easy to deploy in emergencies.
