The Healthcare Ergonomics course will allow the learner to identify as well as resolve the common ergonomics risk factors facing Healthcare Workers today. Gain a fundamental understanding of general ergonomics principles and learn to create and implement a proactive ergonomics plan. Also see some real world "before and after" examples in some of healthcare's most challenging settings.
Learners will also gain an understanding of a number of common ergonomics assessment tools (WISHA, NIOSH Lifting Formula, RULA, REBA, and Snook Psychophysical Tables).
This program also provides all of the components for creating an evidence-based, successful Safe Patient Handling Program as well as instructing on best practices for potentially problematic areas such as Central Processing, Housekeeping, and the use of Linen and Trash Carts.
Finally, this course will instruct you on implementing a culture of safety while understanding the use of a cost benefit analyses to illustrate positive ROI.
The time frame for completing the online course is 30 days for each participant. 4 Contact Hours CE.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Understand how common musculoskeletal injuries occur and the ergonomics risk factors facing healthcare workers
Experience and use various ergonomics assessment tools to identify risk
Practice implementing ergonomics principles and solutions in the healthcare setting
Learn basics for teaching healthcare practitioners about ergonomics
Review the steps for implementing a safe patient handling program including customary equipment and best work practices
Develop an enhanced understanding regarding the redesigning of work spaces in healthcare
Learn how to prepare a Return on Investment (ROI) report
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REFUND POLICY
Refunds are not available for distance learning courses.
Testimonial
"Overall good summary that spurred some new thinking, Thanks."
D.M., PT, CEAS, SLC, UT
Testimonial
"Thorough and concise. The learning videos were clear and helpful regarding equipment to decrease the physical stress of working."
K.H., OTR/L, Martinez, CA
Ron Porter, Director, PT, CEAS III
Ronald W. Porter is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, and Ergonomics.
In the past 35 years, since becoming Director of the Back School, he has instructed over 1000 workshops and seminars on Ergonomics Awareness and Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention to physical and occupational therapists; medical doctors; chiropractors; occupational health nurses; and industrial health and safety professionals.
Ron has worked with over 300 companies, including Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; US Foods; Mars Incorporated; E.I. Du Pont; DS Waters; Shell Oil; International Paper; WestRock; Arizona Public Service Company; Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Agency and the United States Navy; consulting on the development and implementation of innovative ergonomics programs for both individual plant sites and entire corporations.
He was chosen as the 2012 ASSE Ergonomics Practice Specialty Safety Professional of the Year, one of the 50 Most Influential People in Workers' Compensation by the 2014 SEAK National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference and received a 2016 Presidentís Award presented by the ASSE.
His recent presentations include:
The 2007 - 2017 American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Development Conferences - The 2016 Region IV ASSE Professional Development Conference | The 1995 - 2005 and 2011 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conferences | The 2010 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition | SEAK Annual National Workersí Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conferences in 2005 - 2007 and 2013 and a March 2010 national webinar on the Aging Workforce for the ASSE Virtual Classroom.
His Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and his Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Society of Safety Engineers, the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
MODULE 1: BASICS
- Defining ergonomics and human factors
- How do common RMD/MSD repetitive motion disorders/musculoskeletal disorders occur?
- Primary risk factors for ergonomics injuries
- Basic ergonomics solutions
MODULE 2: BEYOND BASICS
- Understanding engineering, administrative and work practice control measures in ergonomics
- OSHA's four steps to a proactive action plan
- Examples of ergonomics improvements for the healthcare environment
MODULE 3: COMMON ASSESSMENT TOOLS
- Common ergonomics assessment tools
- WISHA and Revised NIOSH Lifting Formula
- Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
- Liberty Mutual/ Snook manual material handling tables
MODULE 4: COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS
- Office ergonomics worksite analysis
- Chair, workstation and monitor adjustment
- Ergonomics tips for (EHR) electronic health records
MODULE 5: PATIENT HANDLING
- Risks in patient handling
- Contributing factors to high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in healthcare
- Patient handling equipment review
- Creating a safe patient handling program
MODULE 6: MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING IN HEALTHCARE
- Manual material handling (MMH) for healthcare environments
- Correct/incorrect body positioning
- Assistive equipment solutions/options to reduce MMH risks
MODULE 7: IMPROVING YOUR SAFETY CULTURE
- What works to improve your culture of safety in healthcare
- Management and worker roles for a successful culture of safety
MODULE 8: COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
- Cost benefit analysis for ergonomics improvements in healthcare
- Return on investment (ROI) using various assumptions for reduction in Worker's Compensation claims cost
