Implementation Guide to the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Safety and Quality across Practice Settings: The Emerging Role of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility
SPHM and Healthcare Workers: An Historical Perspective
Acknowledging Patient Safety Outcomes
About This Guide: Some Ways to Implement the SPHM Standards
Evidence: Resources and Reading
Standard 1. SPHM and a Culture of Safety
Moving an Organization Toward a Culture of Safety
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 1: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Home Care Settings
Evidence for Standard 1: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 2. Sustainable SPHM Programs
Setting Up a Sustainable SPHM Program
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 2: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: School-Aged Children
Evidence for Standard 2: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 3. Ergonomic Design Principles in SPHM
Design to Optimize Safety and Human Performance
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 3: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Rehabilitation Center
Evidence for Standard 3: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 4. SPHM Technology
The Journey Toward Meaningful SPHM Technology
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 4: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Home Care Setting
Evidence for Standard 4: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 5. SPHM Education, Training, and Competence
Simulating Real-World Experiences to Build Confidence and Competence
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 5:
Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Employer-Vendor Resources
Evidence for Standard 5: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 6. Integrated SPHM Assessment, Care Planning, and Technology Use
Putting It All Together for Success
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 6: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Assisted Living Facility
Evidence for Standard 6: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 7. SPHM in Reasonable Accommodation and Post-Injury Return to Work
Bridging a Partnership with Employers and Healthcare Workers
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 7: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Rural Long-Term Care Settings
Evidence for Standard 7: Some Resources and Readings
Standard 8. Comprehensive SPHM Evaluation Program
Crafting a Database to Tell a Compelling Story
Implementation Ideas and Insights for Standard 8: Employers & Healthcare Workers
Considerations for Community Settings: Research Opportunities in the Long-Term Care Setting
Evidence for Standard 8: Some Resources and Readings
Summary. A Vision for the Future
Appendix A. Sample SPHM Policies and Procedures
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Sample Policy
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Sample Procedure
Right to Refuse Sample Policy and Procedure