Position Statement on Elimination of Manual Patient Handling to Prevent Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Alabama Nurse,  Dec 2003-Feb 2004  

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Nelson, A., Owen, B., Lloyd, J.D., Fragala, G., Matz, M.W., Amato, M., Bowers, J., Moss-Cureton, S., Ramsey, G., & Lentz, K. (2003) Safe patient handling movement. American Journal of Nursing, 103(3)32-44.

United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (2003). Guidelines for nursing homes: Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Washington, DC.

American Nurses Association, Comment to 29 CFR 1910 Ergonomics Proposed Rule, submitted by Mary Foley, March I, 2000 to U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Safety and Health Administration.

Effective Date: June 21, 2003

Status: Position Statement

Originated by: Nurse Advocacy Programs Center for Occupational Health and Safety

Adopted by: ANA Board of Directors

Related Past Action:

1. 1992 The Profession's Responsibility for the Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellness for Nurses

2. 1993 Health and Safety in the Workplace

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