audrey nelson, ph.d., rn, faan [email protected] director patient safety center of inquiry...
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Audrey Nelson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Patient Safety Center of InquiryErgonomics Research Laboratory
VAMC Tampa, FLWeb: patientsafetycenter.com
Safe Patient Handling & Safe Patient Handling & Movement Movement
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Overview of Program of Research in SPHM
1994 RUG: Nursing Back Injuries
1995 Identified high risk nursing tasks in SCI & LTC
1998 Funding for Biomechanics Research Lab
1998 Redesigned high risk tasks, Expert Panel
1999 Design Evidence-Based Program
2001 Field testing program elements with 700 nursing staff
2002 Patient Care Ergonomics Guide published
patientsafetycenter.com
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Common Myths
“Classes in body mechanics and lifting techniques are effective in
reducing injuries”.
20+ years of experience shows us training alone is not
effective.
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Show me the Evidence!
Brown, 1972 Dehlin, et al, 1976 Anderson, 1980 Daws, 1981 Buckle, 1981 Stubbs, et al, 1983 St. Vincent &
Teller, 1989
Owen & Garg, 1991 Harber, et al, 1994 Larese & Fiorito, 1994 Lagerstrom &
Hagberg, 1997 Daltroy, et al, 1997
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Common Myths“Back belts are effective in
reducing risks to caregivers”.
There is no evidence back belts are effective. It appears in some cases they predispose nurse to
higher level of risk.
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Common Myths“Patient Handling Equipment
is not affordable”.
The long term benefits of proper equipment FAR outweigh costs related to nursing work-related injuries.
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Common Myths
“Use of mechanical lifts eliminates all the risk of manual lifting”.
The patient must be lifted in order to insert the sling. Furthermore, human effort is needed to move, steady, and
position the patient.
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Common Myths
“If you buy it, staff will use it”
Reasons staff do not use equipment: time, availability, time, difficult to use, space constraints, and patient preferences.
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Common Myths“Various lifting devices are
equally effective”.
Some lifting devices are as stressful as manual lifting. Equipment needs to be evaluated for ergonomics as well as user acceptance.
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Common Myths
“Staff in great physical condition are less likely to be injured”.
The literature supports this is not true. Why? These staff are exposed to risk at a
greater level; co-workers are 4X more likely to ask them for help.
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Best Practices
Safe Patient Handling and
Movement
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Program Elements
1. Ergonomic Assessment Protocol2. Patient Assessment Criteria 3. Algorithms4. Back Injury Resource Nurses5. State-of-the-art equipment6. After Action Reviews7. No-Lift Policy
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Patient Assessment Criteria (p.69)
Integrated into nursing assessment Includes items such as:
Ability of the patient to provide assistance. Ability of the patient to bear weight. Ability of the patient to cooperate and follow
instructions. Height and weight Special Considerations
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Algorithms for High Risk Tasks (p.75+)
Linked to Patient Assessment Criteria
Six algorithms developed for high risk patient
handling and movement tasks
Standardizes decisions for # staff and type of
equipment needed to perform the task safely.
To implement, need the right equipment on each
unit
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Developed Algorithms
1. Transfer to and from: Bed to Chair, Chair to Toilet, Chair to Chair, or Car to Chair
2. Lateral Transfer To and From: Bed to Stretcher, Trolley
3. Transfer To and From: Chair to Stretcher, or Chair to Exam Table
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Developed Algorithms
4. Reposition in Bed: Side-to-Side, Up in Bed
5. Reposition in Chair: Wheelchair and Geriatric Chair
6. Transfer a Patient Up From the Floor
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Back Injury Resource Nurses (BIRNs) (p. 93+)
• New Education Model: Credible Peer Leader
• Selected for each high risk unit
• Provide ongoing hazard identification
• Assure competency in use of equipment
• Implement algorithms
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Key Points: BIRNs
• Classes in Body mechanics and training in lifting techniques are not effective.
• Successful for increasing clinician buy-in
• Build in Maintenance of program elements
• Need to build incentives due to competing demands on unit
• High cost makes this a strategy targeted for high-risk units only
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Examples of Problems Identified
High number injuries on night shift. Discovered lifts not being used because they did not have back up battery packs and the lifts were being recharged on nights. Solution: Buy extra battery packs so lifts could be used 24 hours/day.
Lifts not being used because there were inadequate numbers of slings.Solution: Buy extra slings—as well as specialty slings for amputees.
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Examples of Problems Identified
Equipment not used because it was purchased without staff involvement and did not work well on that unit.
Solution: Involve staff and pilot with patients. Broken equipment being used
Solution: Develop routine maintenance program. Frequent injuries related to transporting patients from SCI
to main hospital– ¼ mile uphill on stretcher weighing 400+ pounds with patient on it.
Solution: Buy one motorized stretcher.
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Technology Solutions (p. 47+)
The Right Equipment
In sufficient Quantity
Conveniently located
Well Maintained
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Friction Reducing Devices and Lateral Transfer Aids
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Powered Patient Transporters
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Ceiling-Mounted Lifts
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Evaluation of a Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System
Setting: 60 bed NHCU (high risk)
The purpose of this 18-month evaluation was to measure the impact of the lift on a single long-term care unit on:
• Staff injuries • Staff satisfaction• Cost
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Data: Ceiling-Mounted Lifts
18 Months: Incidence of injuries slightly lower Days Lost decreased by 100% Staff satisfaction very high Patient satisfaction very high
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Cost Benefit• Investment:
• 33 lifts, scales and 65 slings = $108,000• (including installation)
• Return: • Equipment costs recovered in 2.5 years• Ten year life equipment translates into savings of
$300,000+• Intangible benefits include higher nurse morale, lower
turnover, and higher patient satisfaction
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Evaluation of Program Elements
Results of a Multi-Site Study to evaluate all program
elements
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Study Design
Design: Prospective cohort design with pre- post evaluation
Sample: 783 nursing staff from 23 high-risk units at 8 VA facilities
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Results: Incidence of Injuries
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
PRE POST
• Decreased 31%
•From 144 injuries to 99 injuries
• Significant at 0.003 level
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Results: Injury Rates*
Decreased from 24 to 16.9
Difference was significant at 0.03 level
0
5
10
15
20
25
Pre-Intervention
PostIntervention
*Defined as # reported injuries/ # hours worked, for 100 workers/year
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Results: Modified Duty Days
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
PRE POST
•Decreased 88%, from 2061 days to 256 days
• Significant at 0.01 level
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Results: Lost Work Days
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
PRE POST
•Decreased 18%, from 256 to 209 days
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Results: Self-Reported Unsafe Patient Handling
2.9
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
PRE POST
• The # times/day nurses handled or moved patient in unsafe manner decreased from 3.63 to 3.18.
•Significant at the 0.1 level
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Results: Job Satisfaction
3.55
3.6
3.65
3.7
3.75
3.8
PRE POST
•Pay
•Professional Status**
•Task Requirements**•Autonomy
•Organization Policy
•Interaction
•Overall**
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Results: % Support Perceived by BIRNs for SPHM Program
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
PreIntervention
PostIntervention
Mngt
PeersPatients
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Cost Benefit of Program
Direct Cost Savings in Year 1 was $127,000
Projected Cost Savings over 10 years: $2 million
*Cost: equipment, training, medical treatment, lost workdays, modified workdays, Worker’s Compensation costs.
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Conclusions The program significantly reduced the
incidence and severity of injuries. The program was very well accepted by
nursing staff, administration, and patients. Job satisfaction was significant increased. There were significant monetary benefits,
associated with decrease in lost/modified work days and lower medical and cash payments due to injuries.
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The End…..
(Audience applauds wildly)