Safe Patient Handling Programs: Effectiveness and Cost Savings
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Prior to establishing a comprehensive safe patient handling program, your administrators will probably want to get a full picture of the costs and benefits. This document gives administrators a business case for investing in safe patient handling programs, policies, and equipment, based on real-life findings from hospitals across the United States that have successfully implemented these programs.
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