Author name: Rachel Gee

patient handling

The Dangers of Poor Patient Handling Techniques

When studies show that a person can put about 1,000lb of pressure on their back just by turning a 100lb person on their side, it’s not surprising to discover that in 2011, patient-handling injuries accounted for one in four healthcare-related worker’s comp claims. Patient-handling worker’s comp claims cost on average $15,600—and that’s not even taking …

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Phlebotomist Needlestick Injuries

How to Reduce Needlestick and Sharps Injuries

Needlestick and sharps injuries are a major concern at hospitals, healthcare facilities, and laboratories. An estimated 800,000 injuries occur annually in the United States. A CDC study estimated that in the average hospital, workers incur approximately 30 reported needlestick injuries per 100 beds each year. While the majority of these injuries don’t result in the transmission …

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phlebotomy chair comfort safety

Why a Phlebotomy Chair Can Make or Break a Blood Draw

Your blood draw patients are not all alike, so you cannot expect a single phlebotomy chair to meet all of their needs. Accommodating patients with chairs designed for their body types and tendencies not only leads to easier, safer draws, but also increases satisfaction and comfort. Patient satisfaction isn’t the only benefit of purchasing phlebotomy …

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Ergonomics in Healthcare

Ergonomics in Healthcare: Preventing Phlebotomist Injuries

More than 50% of all healthcare-professional injuries are caused by overexertion, with almost half of those classified as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) — injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, or nerves. Poorly constructed, unorganized workspaces and supplies are often to blame for phlebotomy-related MSDs due to designs that increase straining, stretching, and repetitious and awkward …

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hospital noise solutions

Major Side Effects of High Hospital Noise Volumes

From audible medical equipment alarms to visitors who use waiting areas as their personal conference rooms, hospitals can get pretty noisy. Besides disrupting sleep and bothering patients, high hospital noise volumes can also cause serious unintended consequences for patients and staff. Multiple studies have shown that hospital noise levels can have negative physical and psychological …

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