Safe Patient Handling - Alimed

SAFE PATIENT HANDLINGValue in SafetyBetter equipping your facility for saferpatient handling has quantifiable return oninvestment (ROI).It reduces staff injury potential andresulting workers’ compensation, enhancespatient safety and comfort, and savesmoney for the facility. Simply, it makesgood business sense.Below are results* of longitudinalresearch based on before and afterimplementation of safe patient handlingprotocols within nursing home facilities:• Up to 60% reduction in work injury claims• Up to 66% reduction in lost days• Up to 51% reduction in workers’compensation costs• Dramatic reductions in staff turnover• 18 to 1 paybacks over five years whileincreasing patient safety and comfort.No-Lift makes $enseWhat safer patient handling means for your budget*Source: (NIOSH longitudinal study of nursing home backstrain injuries, before and after a safe mechanical liftingprogram, involving six facilities, six years, and 2,646nursing staff.)For every $1 spent,…you save up to $18*That’s about $3,900…per bed yearOver 5 years– Invest: $10,880– Save: $195,840– Financial gain: $184,960LegislationMore states now require “No-Lift” patient handling. Avoid citations due to improperequipment and patient handling devices.Safer and more comfortableWith the implementation of better, safer patient handling protocols, your facility will seesafer transfers, fewer slips and falls, and better overall patient comfort.Think about the savings!For every $1 spent on safe patient handling products, you can save up to $18.That means a savings of up to $3,900 per bed year.In five years if you’ve invested $10,880.That’s like saving $195,840, a financial gain of $184,960!Want to save like this? Let AliMed show you how!Download our free safe patient handling white paper and ROI calculator athttp://safetycalculator.AliMed.info and understand the financial benefits of practicinggood healthcare ergonomics.Publication #6659 Product #1048LP2 Call! Volume Pricing 800-225-2610 www.AliMed.com Fax 800-437-2966Professional wholesale prices in US$. Item numbers and stylescannot be assorted for volume discount. Contract pricing available.