Minnesota OSHA Safe-Patient-Handling (SPH) Committee recommendations:
In Minnesota, skilled nursing care facilities are required to have a safe-patient-handling (SPH) committee. These committees are separate from the required safety committee and must include…..read more here
Looking for Safe Patient Handling/Lifting associations and memberships….find them here
Maintenance of Patient Lifts and Patient Slings Vital Part of Safe Patient Handling FDA…read more here
Patient Lift and Patient Sling Maintenance…read more here
Patient Lift Inspections and Maintenance from SMI…see more about this program here
Proper sling care is the most important thing a person can do to insure the longevity of a slings life. When a Sling is used to lift someone, it is vital that it is safe to use…read about sling care here
