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What you need to know about current and pending regulation Dec 2017 ASPHP Commitment Statement on Clinical Well-Being The mission of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPHP) is to improve the safety of caregivers and their patients by advancing the science and practice of safe patient handling and mobility. Inherent in our mission […]
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April 2016 Healthcare Recipient Sling and Lift Hanger Bar Compatibility Guidelines Download Guidelines here 2016 Health Care Workers’ Compensation Barometer Report The third edition of Aon’s biennial Health Care Workers’ Compensation Barometer report, which explores trends in frequency, severity and overall loss rates related to workers’ compensation in the health care industry. The report finds […]
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April 2016 Whitepaper on Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Claims Coding: A Pragmatic and Functional Approach Authors: Vicki J. Missar, Michael Fray, Mary Matz, Candy Raphan, Wendy Weaver Download Whitepaper here Public Citizen Report The Healthcare Industry’s Castoffs This report is the first in a 5-part series discussing the problem of injuries to healthcare workers […]
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PAGE MOVED TO: https://asphp.org/webinars-education-events/ Please click above link if you are not redirected automatically. Nationwide Health Care Data Analytics for Benchmarking Your Safe Patient Handling Program FREE to ASPHP members. Presented live May 2, 2019 2 pm – 3 pm Eastern Click here for more information. New and Emerging Bariatric Population – Exploring […]
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Worker Safety in Hospitals Did you know that a hospital is one of the most hazardous places to work? In 2011, U.S. hospitals recorded 253,700 work-related injuries and illnesses, a rate of 6.8 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees. This is almost twice the rate for private industry as a whole. OSHA […]
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Journey towards a National Coding Standard for Patient Handling Injuries The webinar provides insight into the journey and development of a national standard for Patient Handling Injury coding. The standardized coding once implemented universally, will provide a mechanism to measure and benchmark injuries and fully support further prevention and research. Recorded Link: Here is the […]
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ASPHP SPHM Regional Networking Events! Are you looking for… Local SPHM educational opportunities Quality SPHM programs led by nationally recognized SPHM industry leaders Convenient and affordable SPHM education The ASPHP is open to partnering with local healthcare systems and facilities to host Regional Networking Events. Contact ASPHP at info@asphp.org for more information. Responsibilities of the […]
Read MoreASPHP Well Represented on ANA SPH Working Group!
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has started a Safe Patient Handling (SPH) Working Group for the purpose of developing multidisciplinary national SPH standards. On June 29th they brought together representatives from 8 professional associations, 2 from large healthcare systems, 2 from insurance companies, the Veterans Health Administration (VA), consultants, equipment/services providers and others for a […]
Read MoreASPHP Featured in Joint Commission Environment of Care July Publication
The July issue of the Environment of Care® News contains “Lifted Up,” an article on Safe Patient Handling which included excerpts from interviews with a few of our Certificants. The article is reprinted from Environment of Care® News, July 2012, Volume 15, Issue 7. Copyright 2012 Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Used with permission. No part of […]
Read MoreASPHP Celebrates Its First Anniversary
The ASPHP recently celebrated its first anniversary at the Safe Patient Handling Conference in Orlando. On March 20th, it held its Second Annual Meeting which was well-attended by its Board and members from all areas of the country. A Meet and Greet was held prior to the meeting so that interested others could learn more […]
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