EZ Way Online Resources: 24/7 Training Resources for Safe Patient Handling and Staff Competency

Staff turnover is a challenge for healthcare facilities, especially when trying to maintain safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) standards with new staff. Those responsible for training understand the importance of making sure every caregiver knows how to safely use SPHM equipment. Competency cannot depend only on annual in-services or occasional retraining sessions. Staff need access to education when they need it, including access to training resources for safe patient handling training and staff competency

The EZ Way Learning Center and online training resources give organizations access to training tools at any time. These tools help facilities provide consistent training, reinforce proper technique, and support competency verification 24 hours a day.

Why Ongoing SPHM Training Matters

Safe patient handling is not a one-time lesson. It requires ongoing education, observation, and competency checks. The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), along with the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals and the American Nurses Association, emphasizes that effective SPHM programs require more than equipment purchases. Successful programs depend on training, staff engagement, and consistent safe practices throughout the organization.¹

When caregivers do not receive consistent training, facilities may face:

• Increased caregiver injury risk

• Improper lift and sling use

• Resident discomfort during transfers

• Equipment misuse and preventable damage

• Inconsistent competency documentation

• Higher liability concerns during audits or surveys

High turnover makes these risks even more difficult to manage. This creates constant pressure for education teams to train new staff quickly while maintaining care quality.

The Challenge of Training During High Turnover

Traditional in-service training remains important, but a single classroom session does not guarantee long-term competency. New staff may need refreshers after orientation. Night shift employees may miss scheduled education sessions. Agency staff may need immediate access to instructions during a transfer.

Organizations need training systems that work beyond business hours. EZ Way addresses this challenge by offering multiple resources that support both initial education and ongoing competency checks.

EZ Way Training Resources Available 24/7

EZ Way provides several online tools that help organizations train staff and verify competency on SPHM equipment. These resources support trainers and caregivers without requiring them to wait for a scheduled in-service.

Product Training Videos

Training videos provide immediate access to proper operating instructions for lifts, stands, and other equipment. EZ Way offers video training resources on our website and through our YouTube channel providing immediate training resources for you and your staff 24-hours a day.

This allows staff to review procedures before performing transfers, especially when they need a quick refresher.

Quick Access QR Codes on Equipment

One of the most practical tools for training is already attached to the equipment. EZ Way places QR code stickers directly on lifts and stands so staff can scan and access video training clips from a mobile device. This is a great refresher course at your fingertips. This is especially helpful when:

• A float nurse uses unfamiliar equipment

• A caregiver needs a quick reminder

• A trainer wants immediate visual reinforcement

Instead of searching for manuals, staff can access video training in real time.

OneConnect App for EZ Effort Lifts

For EZ Effort Lift users, training access becomes even easier through the OneConnect App. The app provides another convenient way for caregivers and educators to access training materials (videos and manuals), helping reinforce proper use and improving consistency across teams.

This supports the same goal as QR code access, immediate education where care happens. For busy nursing leaders, reducing barriers to training improves both compliance and staff confidence.

Competency Quizzes That Support Documentation

Watching a training video is helpful, but facilities also need proof of competency. EZ Way’s online competency quizzes help reinforce learning and provide documentation support. Quiz results can be printed and placed in employee files to show they have passed the quiz.

This creates practical value for:

• Orientation programs

• Annual competency reviews

• Survey preparation

• New hire onboarding

• Internal compliance audits

As an example, the EZ Effort Lift Competency Quiz includes questions on:

• Proper lift inspection before use

• Emergency lowering procedures

• Correct sling attachment

• Battery changes

• Safe transfer practices

This helps verify understanding beyond observation alone.

Competency Checklists for Trainers

Competency checklists support the trainer’s role in verifying safe technique. EZ Way competency checklists provide clear, structured forms that allow educators to observe return demonstrations and confirm correct use. These forms help trainers make sure each staff member can demonstrate how to use equipment properly.

This matters because competency requires more than knowledge. Staff must show safe performance. This creates a repeatable process for educators and reduces training inconsistency.

Learning Center Articles That Reinforce Best Practices

Learning Center articles help bridge the gap between formal training and day-to-day practice.

These articles provide practical education on:

• Sling selection

• Fall prevention and mobility

• Early mobility culture

• Proper transfer technique

• Equipment-specific best practices

• Staff training strategies

This helps reinforce safe patient handling as an ongoing culture, not just a checklist. Education works best when staff can review information regularly instead of relying only on memory from orientation.

Building a Stronger SPHM Culture

Training tools are most effective when leadership supports consistent use. Nurse Managers and Staff Development teams can strengthen SPHM programs by:

• Including video review during onboarding

• Using competency checklists during annual evaluations

• Encouraging QR code use during daily care

• Assigning quizzes after in-service training

• Using Learning Center articles during team meetings

The goal is not simply compliance. The goal is safer caregivers, safer residents, and more confident teams.

A strong SPHM culture protects both staff and patients while improving operational consistency.

Fill the Gaps

Staff turnover will continue to challenge healthcare organizations, but training gaps do not have to follow. EZ Way gives organizations practical tools to support ongoing education, competency checks, and safe patient handling compliance at any time of day. Training videos, QR code access, competency quizzes, competency checklists, and Learning Center articles help ensure staff have the resources they need when they need them.

For organizations working to maintain strong SPHM programs, these tools provide simple and reliable support.

Explore our training resources online or contact EZ Way to learn more about training support for your organization.

Contact Use