Patient lifting injuries
More than half of nurses and radiology technicians report they suffered job-related chronic back pain or on-the-job injuries resulting from lifting, moving or repositioning patients.
The survey, conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates and released by AFT Healthcare, found that 56 percent of nurses and X-ray techs suffered from lifting-related injuries, chronic back pain or both. Nearly half the nurses and a third of the X-ray techs said they were considering leaving their profession because of injuries or chronic pain.
The study calls for the passage of laws requiring hospitals to buy equipment such as portable hoists to protect workers and patients. Some hospitals have invested in the equipment, but most don’t use it. “Construction workers use cranes, package delivery personnel use dollies, yet most healthcare workers are on their own and getting hurt,” says Candice Owlie, chair of AFT Healthcare. “This is affecting patient care and the profession.”
The survey, conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates and released by AFT Healthcare, found that 56 percent of nurses and X-ray techs suffered from lifting-related injuries, chronic back pain or both. Nearly half the nurses and a third of the X-ray techs said they were considering leaving their profession because of injuries or chronic pain.
The study calls for the passage of laws requiring hospitals to buy equipment such as portable hoists to protect workers and patients. Some hospitals have invested in the equipment, but most don’t use it. “Construction workers use cranes, package delivery personnel use dollies, yet most healthcare workers are on their own and getting hurt,” says Candice Owlie, chair of AFT Healthcare. “This is affecting patient care and the profession.”
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