Who handles the handling?

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

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The complimentary webinar applies to clinical practice. No CNE is being awarded.

Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time | 1 hour

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4996247/69EF9A3AAA2909A6E3E8350949269BA3?partnerref=RTFAugANJPage

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