1.0 CE Hours
Approved by: CBRN, CBSPD & IAHCSMM
What Will I Learn?
For years, healthcare providers have displayed an unwavering commitment to patient care without focusing on their own personal safety. Times have changed. Today, the workforce is older and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and injuries have become more prevalent. This, in turn, has led to adverse consequences in the workplace including high turnover rates, greater absenteeism, increased burnout, escalating workmen’s compensation claims and difficulties with recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals.
Upon completion of this study guide, the participant should be able to:
1. Review the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in Healthcare personnel.
2. Discuss campaigns and programs to minimize musculoskeletal injuries.
3. Describe patient handling devices available to minimize healthcare worker injuries.
