Consequences of Work-Related Injuries
The consequences of work-related muscular injuries among nurses is substantial.
Along with the higher employer costs due to medical expenses, disability compensation, and litigation, nurse injuries also are costly in terms of chronic pain, missed work days, and employee turnover.
As many as 20% of nurses leave their direct patient care positions because of the risks associated with the tasks required when handling patients.
The direct (insured by workers compensation) and indirect (unisured) costs associated with back injuries in the healthcare industry alone are estimated to be $20 billion annually.
Many healthcare employees who experience pain and fatigue, may also be less productive, less attentive, and more susceptible to further injury and may be more likely to affect the health and safety of others.
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1-2. As many as _____ of the nurses that leave direct patient care positions do so because of the risks associated with the work.
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