At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Define why MSDs occur at high rates for healthcare practitioners and why it’s been so difficult for professionals to alter their approach to the job
2. State the environmental factors that lead to injury, including specific problems with staffing, organization, and physical obstructions
3. Discuss the established body of evidence related to minimizing MSDs, and why the principles should no longer be used with healthcare workers of today
4. Explain the protocol for different types of patients, depending on weight, available equipment, and whether the patient is available to assist with the movement
5. Name different types of equipment and explain how each one relates to SPH
6. Apply the techniques of SPH to a variety of scenarios, including unexpected emergencies (e.g., a patient falling, etc.)
7. Recognize unsafe behavior even in seemingly undemanding tasks, such as feeding a patient on bed rest.
8. Differentiate between different techniques based on the nature of the task, needs of the patient, and expectations of the worker
9. Incorporate the basics of ergonomics into every aspect of the job

  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts