Developing and Implementing
Once you have assessed the need for a safe patient handling program, it is now time to start planning ways to implement it.
Developing a plan includes brainstorming different options for a program model.
Developing a plan includes:
- brainstorming ideas for a program model,
- determining the selection of necessary equipment,
- gaining administrative approval (if not received during the assessment step), and
- creating an implementation plan.
First, to get ideas for your program, look at various sample program models. Consider various levels of intervention, including the costs for human resources, training, equipment, and potential injury reduction.
Next, determine the methods for safe patient handling, and the best method to implement and maintain the program within the facility. For example, will each caregiver be responsible for their own patients, or will each individual department use its own safe lifting team? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each option?
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3-3. After getting ideas for the ergonomics safe handling program, determine _____.
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