Despite the evidence pointing to the effectiveness of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) programs, organizations struggle with implementation and sustainment. The SPHM coordinator role serves as a crucial element for success. American Nurse Journal is proud to present this webinar focused on the research behind a specific SPHM program and tips for implementing such a program at your organization.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key outcomes and nursing goals to justify a dedicated full-time SPHM program coordinator.
- Describe how to use injury data and trends to support workplace safety, ergonomics, and workers’ compensation measures and goals to justify a full-time dedicated SPHM coordinator.
- Explain the importance of the SPHM coordinator/manager role, including job description and how to advocate for protected time.
Takeaways:
- Organizations with SPHM programs report reductions in healthcare worker injury rates. Those with early mobility programs report decreased patient harm (including fewer instances of HAPI and delirium).
- Despite this evidence, many organizations struggle to implement and sustain SPHM programs.
- Answer these four questions to help build a business case for an SPHM program:
- What problem do you want to solve by spending money?
- How much is this problem costing the organization?
- How much will it cost to fix the problem?
- How long before the organization sees a return on its investment?
Speakers:
- Renée Kielich, BA, RN, CSPHP
- Tricia Jaworski, OTR/L, CSPHP
- Teresa Boynton, MS, OTR, CSPHP
Sponsored By:
The complimentary webinar applies to clinical practice. No CNE is being awarded.
