Medical Back Care Ergonomics
Course Outline
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Introduction
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General MSD Risk Factors and Prevention Guidelines
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Patient Handling
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Materials Handling
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Working at a Computer or Medical Workstation
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What Employers Can Do to Prevent MSDs
Regulations
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Fact Sheet No. OSHA 90-09
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. “Guidelines for Protecting the Safety and Health of HealthCare Workers” DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 88-119
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National Safety Council, 1991. National Safety Council Supervisors’ Safety Manual 7th Edition. Page 201.
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US Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Organization (OSHA), Computer Workstations, August 2003
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30 min
Learning Objectives
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Define ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and explain the lesson purpose and objectives.
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Identify some general MSD risk factors faced by individuals who work in medical facilities and some techniques for reducing those risk factors.
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Explain ways to prevent injuries that might result from lifting, transferring, repositioning, and caring for patients.
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Explain ways to prevent injuries that might result from lifting, moving, and carrying materials.
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Explain ways to prevent injuries that might result from working at a computer or medical workstation.
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Describe some actions that health care industry employers can take to reduce MSD risks for employees.
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