Injury Prevention/Lift Assistance. The Medical Center and Association agree that the reduction of work-related injuries is of primary concern to both parties. To that end, the Association recognizes the work and commitment expressed by the Medical Center concerning the purchase and implementation of mechanical patient lift devices. The Medical Center agrees to continue a house-wide training program focused on providing nurses the required information needed to properly use the equipment. A minimum of four nurses per nursing unit (two from day shift and two from night shift, as appropriate) shall be trained as unit trainers as practical. Nurses are encouraged not to lift patients and/or equipment by themselves and to request assistance when a patient or heavy piece of equipment needs to be moved. No nurse shall be reprimanded for an injury sustained while lifting patients and/or equipment while on-the-job. Nurses will be encouraged to attend an annual ergonomic class presented by the Physical Therapy department.
Injury Prevention/Lift Assistance. The Medical Center and Association agree that the reduction of work-related injuries is of primary concern to both parties. To that end, the Association recognizes the work and commitment expressed by the Medical Center concerning the purchase and implementation of mechanical patient lift devices. Within 90 days of after the signing of this agreement, a Medical Center and Association representative will tour the patient care units to identify the necessity for patient lifts. Once the walk through and review is completed, the parties will mutually agree on locations of needed lifts and associated implementation plans. The Medical Center agrees to continue a house-wide training program throughout the coming year focused on providing nurses the required information needed to properly use the equipment. A minimum of four nurses per nursing unit (two from day shift and two from night shift, as appropriate) shall be trained as unit trainers as practical. Nurses are encouraged not to lift patients and/or equipment by themselves and to request assistance when a patient or heavy piece of equipment needs to be moved. No nurse shall be reprimanded for an injury sustained while lifting patients and/or equipment while on-the-job. Nurses will be encouraged to attend an annual ergonomic class presented by the Physical Therapy department.
Injury Prevention/Lift Assistance. The Medical Center and Association agree that the reduction of work-related injuries is of primary concern to both parties. To that end, the Association recognizes the work and commitment expressed by the Medical Center concerning the purchase and implementation of mechanical patient lift devices. Within 90 days of after the signing of this agreement, a Medical Center and Association representative will tour the patient care units to identify the necessity for patient lifts. Once the walk through and review is completed, the parties will mutually agree on locations of needed lifts and associated implementation plans. The Medical Center agrees to continue a house-wide training program throughout the coming year focused on providing nurses the required information needed to properly use the equipment. The Annual Safety Update will include a review of proper lifting techniques and body mechanics. A minimum of four nurses per nursing unit (two from day shift and two from night shift, as appropriate) shall be trained as unit trainers as practical, but not later than January 1, 2003. Nurses are encouraged not to lift patients and/or equipment by themselves and to request assistance when a patient or heavy piece of equipment needs to be moved. No nurse shall be reprimanded for an injury sustained while lifting patients and/or equipment while on-the-job. Nurses will be encouraged to attend an annual ergonomic class presented by the Physical Therapy department.
Injury Prevention/Lift Assistance. The Medical Center and Association agree that the reduction of work-related injuries is of primary concern to both parties. To that end, the Association recognizes the work and commitment expressed by the Medical Center concerning the purchase and implementation of mechanical patient lift devices. The Medical Center agrees to continue a house-wide training program throughout the coming year focused on providing nurses the required information needed to properly use the equipment. The Annual Safety Update will include a review of proper lifting techniques and body mechanics. A minimum of four nurses per nursing unit (two from day shift and two from night shift, as appropriate) shall be trained as unit trainers as practical, but not later than January 1, 2003. Nurses are encouraged not to lift patients and/or equipment by themselves and to request assistance when a patient or heavy piece of equipment needs to be moved. No nurse shall be reprimanded for an injury sustained while lifting patients and/or equipment while on-the-job. Nurses will be encouraged to attend an annual ergonomic class presented by the Physical Therapy department.
