Patient Handling for EMS

TrainingLast updated Saturday, July 1, 2017
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Every day, emergency responders are called to scenes involving patient movement. This program is intended to make the provider more aware of the issues surrounding patient movement, including how to prevent patient drops, and how to help keep patients and providers from being injured.

Supplemental Resources

Poster

Patient Lifting Poster

A visual reminder that improper lifting, or not asking for help when needed, can be a back breaker

SOG

SOG Sample - Lifting Safety

A guideline on proper lifting techniques and back injury prevention tips

Checklist

Patient Handling Checklist

Improper lifting and moving patients can cause injury and damage to you, the patient and your organization. Industry statistics show that patient drops are a leading cause for claims of negligence.

Training

EMS Patient Handling Safety Issue Awareness

This online VFIS-U program intends to help you better understand the causes of patient handling incidents and how to prevent these incidents

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