SAFE PATIENT HANDLING IN THE EMS ENVIRONMENT
The Data is clear: Based on a recent study conducted by Craigmile Health Solutions involving EMS agencies from across the United States, 54.9% of total (incurred) costs associated with injuries reported by EMS responders resulted in musculoskeletal injuries. In most of the cases reviewed, the injuries were a result of over exertion or poor body mechanics while attempting to lift or transfer a patient. (Patient Handling)
Craigmile Health Solutions, LLC offers products and services to help EMS agencies reduce injuries associated with EMS Patient Handling. We offer a wide range of assessment, training and educational opportunities, as well as products that are specifically designed for use in the EMS environment.
Craigmile Health Solutions, LLC offers products and services to help EMS agencies reduce injuries associated with EMS Patient Handling. We offer a wide range of assessment, training and educational opportunities, as well as products that are specifically designed for use in the EMS environment.
Services:
- Assessment of current Patient Handling policies and procedures (SOG’s - Standard Operating Guidelines)
- Assessment/inventory of existing Patient Handling equipment (GAP Analysis)
- Assessment of Historical Injury Data (past 3 to 5 years)
- Identification of injury/incident trends (Trend Analysis)
- Training on the current “best practices” and use of lift assist equipment & tools
- Development of Patient Handling Policies
- On-site training to build understanding of the new policies and procedures
Current Products:
Contact: Bob Bowman, MS, CSPHA, EMT (315)212-5573 Email: rbnea@msn.com
The battery-operated mobile lifting chair Raizer II helps a fallen person up to an almost standing position in a few minutes. The aid can be operated by only a single assistant, and it requires only limited physical effort from the operator aside from a helping hand.
A person who has fallen and cannot get up again is lifted up comfortably to a sitting or almost standing position in a way that supports the entire body throughout the process. This way of lifting shows consideration for the importance of being helped up in a dignified and safe way.
A person who has fallen and cannot get up again is lifted up comfortably to a sitting or almost standing position in a way that supports the entire body throughout the process. This way of lifting shows consideration for the importance of being helped up in a dignified and safe way.