Body Mechanics Unit 103. Objectives Recognize principles of appropriate body mechanics, including safety, precautions, body alignment, and body mechanics.
Safety Promotion Basic Health Care; HCE100. Using Body Mechanics Ergonomics = adapt environment to good body mechanics Advantages to use body mechanics:
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PROMOTION OF SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE. SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING… Medical errors rank as the 8th leading cause of death.
Safety: Body Mechanics & Ergonomics. Using Body Mechanics Muscles work best when used correctly Correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling, and pushing.
Chapter 18 Lifting and Moving Patients. National EMS Education Standard Competencies (1 of 3) Preparatory Uses simple knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being.
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