Reposition Patients Safely and Easily.
Healthcare workers experience some of the highest rates of occupational injuries of any industry— exceeding even construction and manufacturing.1
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends minimizing or eliminating (if feasible) manual lifting of patients to reduce work-related injuries and associated worker’s compensation costs. 2
How to use Med-Glide in 3 steps.
Step 1
Place smooth blue surface face down on the bed.
Step 2
Have the patient lie on the white surface. Centrally position patient so Med-Glide begins underneath the neck and ends underneath the buttocks.
Step 3
Have patient bend knees and place feet on bed. Two caregivers on each side of bed untuck side and slide the patient to the desired position.
References:
1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Table 1. Incidence rates of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses by case type and ownership, selected industries, 2012. Available at http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/print.pl/news.release/osh.t01.htm. Accessed June 27, 2014.
2. United States Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Guidelines for Nursing Homes. OSHA 3182-3R 2009. Available at http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/nursinghome/final_nh_guidelines.html. Accessed January 12, 2018.