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Content ArticleFive professionals explore and discuss safe patient handling. Safe patient handling is essential for encouraging mobility for the patient and maintaining their skin integrity while not forgetting the impact on the healthcare worker. Each health care specialty has differing challenges, and this podcast explores some of these and look to see if an interprofessional care approach can help drive safer care and better outcomes.
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Content ArticleMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the main causes of ill health in the workplace, leaving many employees with painful long-term injuries. Health and social care are industries with a particularly high incidence of MSDs among staff. This infographic by the Chartered Institute for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) lists the warning signs to be aware of and gives lots of easy-to-follow practical advice on how to prevent or reduce the risk of developing symptoms. There’s also a link to find exercises that could help prevent injuries occurring.
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