 Return
on Investment
Safe patient handling is a win-win for medical facilities,
staff and patients. Everyone benefits from implementation
of a safe handling policy and the development of a culture
of safety in a patient care setting.
A Safe Patient Handling Program has the potential to:
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Reduce patient injuries --- The average health care cost
of a fall injury to a person 72 or older was $19,440. This
figure includes hospital, nursing home, emergency room,
and home health care, but not physician services.
" Reduce Injuries to Personnel --- Reduced injuries
to nurses and other personnel lowers workers compensation
costs and the associated administrative costs. How much time
does just your HR department spend on work related injuries?
" Reduce Escalating Personnel Recruitment Costs ---
It is estimated that hospitals spend approximately $10,000
in direct recruitment costs each time a RN position turns
over. In 2001, sign-on bonuses for nurses were estimated
at more than $80 million. Obviously, it's easier and less
expensive to keep a nurse than to lose one to a workers comp
injury.
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