Why Real Commitment Beats Regulatory Obligation When it comes to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM), compliance may be the motive,...

In healthcare facilities, a variety of safe patient handling equipment is commonly used. However, standardizing to a single brand for...

As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise in the United States, healthcare systems face increasing challenges in providing safe and...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program as a reimbursement model for acute care hospitals. The program was developed to create patient-centered care strategies and better outcomes for patients at lower costs, reduce risks in patient care while creating higher patient satisfaction rates, and developing better care efficiencies. Hospitals are measured against multiple metrics in four major areas: Clinical Outc

The New Year is the time many of us start thinking about what we need to accomplish in the coming year. Don’t forget to think about your safe patient handling improvement plan too to increase satisfaction in the care you're providing. Having a plan to improve your safe patient care and handling program, equipment, and training will save you time, money, and help retain your staff. Three of the most significant safe patient handling risks facing organizations are patient injur