HFES Issues Policy Statement on Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Programs
The ability of the U.S. healthcare system to respond to pandemics and other health emergencies depends on the availability of nurses and other healthcare workers. This workforce is significantly strained, however, due to injuries and stressors that reduce their ability to work and are leading many to leave the profession. Recommendations are provided for reducing unnecessary work-related injuries to maintain an effective healthcare workforce.