8th Annual PHTS Safe Patient Handling Conference

7/23/2010

Handling and transferring patients safely is a major concern due to the risk of injury to both patients and healthcare workers. Astute observers recognize we need new concepts and tools to prevent and manage these types of injuries, which typically claim a larger portion of workers’ compensation resources than any other injury type. The 8th Annual PHTS Safe Patient Handling Conference, to be held August 5, 2010 in Columbia, is specifically designed to acquaint healthcare professionals with innovative strategies and practices that have proven effective in reducing injuries from the handling and transferring of patients. Participants will hear first-hand accounts from their peers in the field, and will see and experience hands-on demonstrations of patient handling equipment. The objective of this conference is to: Motivate healthcare professionals in the roles of peer coach, program champion, and nurse leader to develop a culture of safety surrounding their patient handling programs Educate healthcare professionals on current solutions associated with patient handling equipment Educate healthcare professionals on the relationship between patient handling programs and patient safety initiatives Share practices from other organizations utilizing patient handling programs Agenda items include: It’s All About the Data American Physical Therapy Association Initiatives for Safe Patient Handling ANA’s Role with Safe Patient Handling and Movement Challenges for SPH in the Operating Room Legislative Update UNLEASHED: Scenario-Based Training for the Real Life Adventure In addition, participants can choose from the following Breakout Sessions: Nursing Leadership in a Safe Patient Handling Program: A Discussion (Application Process Walk-Through with Emphasis on SPH Programs) Risk and Solutions for SPH in the OR Theatre – Discussion of AORN SPH Toolkit OSHA/APTA Alliance for SPHM: Emphasis on Positive Outcomes from this Alliance (SC STATE) Safe Patient Handling in Long Term Care/Home Health – Safe Lateral Transfers Success and Challenges Equipment Demonstrations We are in the process of securing continuing education credits with the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators and contact hours with the South Carolina Nurses Association. There is no registration fee for this PHT and PHLIP member-only program. For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.phts.com or contact Camillia Y. Austin, AIM, director of education & chief diversity officer at PHTS, at caustin@phts.com.