Policy and Program Development
Introduction
A written policy facilitates complete implementation and sustained success of a safe patient handling program. Consistent management leadership can "set the tone" and make safe patient handling a visible priority.
Programs are more likely to be successful if nurse managers and frontline staff are involved early in the development
of the program.
A program is more likely to be successful if nurse managers and frontline staff are involved early in the development of the program.
For more help in designing, developing, and deploying an effective Safe Patient Handling Program, see the following resources:
- Safe Patient Handling Checklist, OSHA
- Safe Patient Handling Program Guide, WISHA
- Safe Patient Handling Program Effectiveness, OSHA
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-1. A safety program is more likely to be developed successfully if nurses and frontline staff are involved _____.
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