Section: 4.4 - Understanding Ergonomics | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

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    • Explain the principles of ergonomics.
    • Describe how ergonomics reduce workplace injuries.
    • Describe the use of ergonomic devices.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 46 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      What is Ergonomics? URL
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      Read the contents under paragraphs 1-5. (3 minutes)
      Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors

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      Safe Patient Handling URL
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      Read the contents under the title "Safe Patient Handling." (1 minute)
      Nursing Fundamentals by Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)

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      Ergonomic Training for Nursing Home Workers URL
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      Read the contents on pages 15 and 17.  (2 minutes)
      University of Massachusetts

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      Occupational Injuries and Illnesses among Registered Nurses URL
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      Read the contents under the sections "Event or exposure," "Source of injury and illness," "Nature of injury or illness," and "Part of body affected." (5 minutes)
      US Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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      Ergonomics and Nursing in Hospital Environments URL
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      Read the contents under the section "Results." (7 minutes)
      Workplace Health & Safety Journal

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      Patient Assessment Criteria URL
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      Read the contents of pages 69-72 starting with section "Purpose of patient assessment criteria." (9 minutes)
      Patient Safety Center of Inquiry (Tampa, FL), Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense

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      Assistive Devices URL
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      Read the sections "Assistive Devices" and "Early Mobility Protocol." (5 minutes)
      Nursing Fundamentals by Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)

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      Weighing In On Lift Teams URL
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      Read the sections "Protecting nurses" and "Recruiting the team." (2 minutes)
      Nursing 2021 Journal

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      Ergonomics in the Workplace URL
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      Read the ergonomic principles listed in Table 1. (3 minutes)
      Health and Safety Authority, Ireland

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      Possible Solution Slips/Trips/Falls URL
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      Read the sections "Slips/Trips/Falls," "Awkward Postures," and "Other Ergonomic Hazards." (9 minutes)
      Occupational Safety & Health Administration, United States Department of Labor

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      Slide Deck Presentation
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      Topic: Understanding Ergonomics URL
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      Clinical Skill

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      Correct Body Mechanics Information Sheet URL
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      Body Mechanics by Huntsville Hospital URL
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      Quiz Unit

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      Quiz: Unit 4.4

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