A nurse is working in a facility that follows a comprehensive safe patient-handling program. Which finding will alert the nurse to intervene?
a. Mechanical lifts are in a locked closet.
b. Algorithms for patient handling are available.
c. Ergonomic assessment protocols are being followed.
d. A no-lift policy is in place with adherence by all staff.
ANS: A
The nurse will follow up when lifts are not kept in convenient locations. Comprehensive safe patient-handling programs include the following elements: an ergonomics assessment protocol for health care environments, patient assessment criteria, algorithms for patient handling and movement, special equipment kept in convenient locations to help transfer patients, back injury resource nurses, an "after-action review" that allows the health care team to apply knowledge about moving patients safely in different settings, and a no-lift policy.
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