Who would think that the worst injuries for nursing facilities are falls. But, why is it falls rather than back injuries? We make a greater effort to prevent back injuries, and we teach ergonomics with many versions of no-lift policies. These injuries are decreasing except for those based on an important variable – the resident.
Slips, Trips and Falls in Nursing Facilities
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- Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation