Category: Healthcare Ergonomics

Microscope ergonomics is the topic du jour in our latest inquiry for today’s Ask The Back School. We recently received correspondence for instructor, Marty Frame, asking for advice on selecting a chair for microscopy. Read Dr. Yelina’s question below along with Marty’s response! Hello, I’d like to address this email to Martha Frame. I amContinue reading

New Safe Patient Handling Online Course Coming in Summer In 2016, 33% of the workforce will be over 50. One of the biggest areas of the economy where the aging of the workforce is having impact is healthcare. The potential for injury from patient handing disproportionally affects these six occupations: Patient care Assistants/Nurses aides; RNs;Continue reading

Potential Problems with Patient Transfer Devices We recently reviewed a well-produced website that sells patient transfer aids and devices including but not limited to Auxiliary Belts, Leg Bands, Rigid Turntables, Unidirectional Slide Sheets and Grooved Transfer Boards. The products that were presented are not unique to the industry and have been in service in someContinue reading