Equipment Cost
Several case studies have shown that the initial capital investment in programs and equipment needed to safely handle patients can be recovered in two to five years, particularly when equipment purchases are coupled with training and policies to produce a lasting impact.
When equipment purchases are coupled with training and policies, the initial capital investment can be recovered in two to five years.
Although there can be considerable equipment, training, and infrastructure costs associated with implementing safe patient handling, hospitals with successful programs have found that the long-term benefits far outweigh economic costs.
Those benefits include:
- reduced injuries
- decreases in lost time and workers' compensation claims
- increased productivity
- higher quality of work life and worker satisfaction
- staff retention
- better patient care and satisfaction
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-7. The initial capital investment in programs and equipment needed to safely handle patients can be recovered in _____.
You forgot to answer the question!