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Healthcare Ergonomics

Healthcare Ergonomics

Did you know?

Performing repetitive tasks, such as hand movements, reaching overhead, and standing in awkward postures may increase your risk for injury.1

Healthcare ergonomics aims to reduce strain and improve comfort for healthcare professionals by optimizing work environments and promoting proper posture, thus preventing musculoskeletal injuries. The use of ergonomic tools, such as adjustable workstations and step stools, along with proper patient transfer techniques, supports both worker well-being and efficient patient care.

Learn how ergonomics can help protect you.

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Ergonomics in healthcare - clinical impact and cost

In-Service Brief:

Ergonomics in Healthcare-Clinical Impact and Cost

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Recognizing and addressing ergonomic risks in the operating room to improve safety

In-Service Brief:

Identifying Ergonomic Risk in the OR

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Essential elements of an ergonomic safety program for reducing workplace injuries

In-Service Brief:

Key Components to an Effective Ergonomic Safety Program

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Overview of hand disorders in dental professionals, focusing on prevention and treatment strategies

Booklet:

Occupational Hand Disorders in Dentistry

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Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Surgeon symptoms, strain and selections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical ergonomics

Clinical Summary:

Surgeon Symptoms and Strain, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Insights on career longevity by preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry through ergonomic practices

Webinar Summary:

Preserve Your Career - Ergonomics in Dentistry

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Impact of musculoskeletal disorders on surgeon efficiency, focusing on ergonomic practices and hand fatigue

Clinical Perspective:

Prevalence of Musculoskelatal Disorders

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AnsellCARES Webinar Summary Thumbnail - Creative Strategies to Successfully Implement Friction Reducing Devices at a Level 1 Trauma Center

Webinar Summary:

Creative Strategies to Successfully Implement Friction Reducing Devices at a Level 1 Trauma Center

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AnsellCARES Webinar Summary Thumbnail - Preventing Patient and Staff Injury During Turning and Positioning

Webinar Summary:

Preventing Patient and Staff Injury During Turning and Positioning

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AnsellCARES Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Slide Sheet Use in Nursing Practice, an Intervention Study

Clinical Summary:

Slide Sheet Use in Nursing Practice: An Intervention Study

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Clinical Summary Thumbnail - Expanded OSHA 300 Log as Metric for Bariatric Patient Handling Staff Injuries

Clinical Summary:

Expanded OSHA 300 Log as Metric for Bariatric Patient Handling Staff Injuries

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Reference:
1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Ergonomics. https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics