Workplace Safety Equals Patient Safety

Spratt, Deborah; Cowles, Charles E.; Berguer, Ramón; Dennis, Vangie; Waters, Thomas; Rodríguez, M Díaz; Spry, Cynthia; Groah, Linda K.

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2012.07.001

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“…It has been confirmed that the methods (such as single hook method, two-person draw sheet technique) used by nursing personnel significantly affect the musculoskeletal system loading when repositioning a bedridden patient (Bartnik & Rice, 2013;Theou et al, 2011;Weiner, Kalichman, Ribak, & Alperovitch-Najenson, 2015). As repositioning is a frequent task creating a significant risk for work-related musculoskeletal pain (WRMSP) in nurses and nursing assistants (Screfer, 2001), an appropriate mechanical device is essential in assisting patient care, simultaneously preventing potential injuries to both patients and caregivers (Gonzalez, Howe, Waters, & Nelson, 2009;Koppelaar, Knibbe, Miedema, & Burdorf, 2012;Spratt et al, 2012).…”

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Sliding Sheet Use in Nursing Practice: An Intervention Study

Alperovitch‐Najenson

Weiner

Ribak

et al. 2019

Workplace Health Saf

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Background: Previous studies have discovered that the utilization of sliding sheets in patient care is a valuable technique for repositioning bedridden patients compared with traditional cotton sheets or carriers. Our aim was to examine the effects of sliding sheet usage on work-related musculoskeletal disorders and disability, perceived workload, burnout, and job satisfaction, among nurses and nursing assistants. Method: This repeated measurement study included 41 female nurses and nursing assistants from three internal medicine departments who provided direct patient care. Participants completed an eight-part questionnaire (demographics, Neck Disability Index, Quick Disability of the Arms, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire, Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, BackAche Disability Index workload, burnout, and job satisfaction) 4 times during the study period: 3 months prior to the intervention, on the first day of the intervention, and 3 and 6 months after commencement of the intervention. Findings: After 3 and 6 months of sliding sheet usage, pain and disability decreased in the neck ( p < .001); arms, shoulders, hands ( p = .041); and lower back ( p < .001), with an increase in job satisfaction ( p < .001). Discussion/Application to Practice: The findings of our study indicate a clear influence of reducing work-related musculoskeletal pain and disability while increasing job satisfaction when sliding sheets are introduced into nursing practice. Occupational health nurses in health care should consider this type of low-cost intervention as a method for reducing musculoskeletal injury among direct patient care providers.

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Sliding Sheet Use in Nursing Practice: An Intervention Study

Alperovitch‐Najenson

Weiner

Ribak

et al. 2019

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“…Fire is still considered a potential threat to ORs [3]. Since the triangle of fire consists of fuel, oxygen, and ignition, it can be controlled by removing each side of this triangle [5,[14][15][16].…”

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“…In the US, 650 fires annually occur in ORs [4,5], most of which cause no complication [3] but 20-30% of them result in disability or death [3,6]. In addition, 1-2% of fires in OR affect infants every year [3,7].…”

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Surgical fire in operating room- A meta synthesis

Ghafouri¹,

Bashkam²

2020

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Operating rooms (ORs) are among the most vulnerable hospital wards to fire and burns. Patient burns are one of the unwanted events that can cause irreparable complications and even death. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the factors affecting patient burns and propose strategies to prevent patient burns. The present study was a meta-synthesis systematic review. The keywords patient safety, Operating rooms safety, and safe surgery were searched on ProQuest, Ovid, Science Direct, and PubMed. English and Persian articles on fire and patient burns in ORs that were published before 2020 were included. Articles considered suitable by two researchers were analyzed through thematic analysis. Head and neck surgeries are more frequently prone to burns. The most common causes of burns in ORs include lasers, electrocautery, electroshocks, surgical drills, lamps, fiber optic, and warmers. Alcohol-based substances used to disinfect patients' skin are the most important flammable materials in ORs.

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“…Caregivers should use appropriate mechanical devices when caring for patients to prevent potential injuries for both patients and caregivers (Gonzalez et al, 2009). The goal of ergonomics is to design an efficient workplace and safe work tasks with appropriate equipment enabling workers to achieve high productivity and efficiency (Spratt et al, 2012). Unfortunately, little consensus exists as to which ergonomic interventions or workplace designs are best for patients and nurses.…”

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Prevention of Nurses’ Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Resulting From Repositioning Patients in Bed

Weiner

Alperovitch‐Najenson

Ribak

et al. 2015

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Repositioning patients in bed to promote comfort and prevent impairments caused by continuously lying in a prone position is a task frequently performed by nurses and nursing assistants. Repositioning is a high-risk activity, frequently causing occupational injuries. These occupational injuries are attributed to excessive physical demands on nurses due to patients' weight and awkward nurse postures. During repositioning, risk of injury can be lowered by reducing friction between the patient and the bed. Hence, certain friction-reducing devices have been developed to reduce the manual force required to move patients. Nevertheless, further research is needed to evaluate the potential effectiveness of these devices. Therefore, the aim of this review was to present current research about the risk factors, prevention strategies, and assistive devices that could reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders caused by repositioning patients in bed.

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Workplace Safety Equals Patient Safety

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Sliding Sheet Use in Nursing Practice: An Intervention Study

Sliding Sheet Use in Nursing Practice: An Intervention Study

Surgical fire in operating room- A meta synthesis

Prevention of Nurses’ Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Resulting From Repositioning Patients in Bed

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