State-of-the-Art Training and Handling Patients

Provide State-of-the-Art Training and Resources

Providing state-of-the-art training and resources includes:

• Identifying and partnering with manufacturers and organizations such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that provide training opportunities and resources that are sustainable and maintained on a long-term basis.
• Utilizing a variety of training resources including simulation centers, online training and interactive (e.g., case studies) training that can be implemented on demand.
• Determining if training resources have produced the desired outcomes such as skill development and maintenance through observations and competency checklists on a routine basis for more efficiency and effectiveness.

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Handling Patients Safely

Use protective equipment to:

• Prevent falls (e.g., use of slip resistant footwear, flooring materials)
• Transfer patient safely and efficiently
• Improve patient comfort
• Improve patient safety
• Reduce pressure ulcers
• Reduce staff injuries
• Maintain a culture of safety

Ask your Unit Peer Leader/Charge Nurse for more information on your unit or service.