One of the most common problems in safe patient handling programs is the inconsistent or incorrect selection of safe patient handling equipment by caregivers. Jill Kelby, PT, CEA discusses the key reasons for "error" in the selection of safe patient handling equipment and recommends a 3 step process to minimize the risk of harm and injury to the patient and/or caregiver.

Ergo-PATH System presents an exclusive 3-day seminar "Safe Patient Handling System: How to Design, Implement and Sustain SPH for Long Term Success". This interactive training, which introduces strategy-processes-tactics, will take place in Las Vegas, NV on May 20-22, 2010.