Vol. XIII, No. 6Archive > June, 2012

5 Ways to Eliminate Slips and Trips

Review your OR set-ups to ensure you're doing all you can to keep staff upright and on task.

Securing BelongingsAre your ORs more obstacle course than procedure room, constantly challenging your surgical team to high-step over cords and splash through puddles of fluid waste? You're not alone. Falls caused by slips and trips account for 20% of lost time in health care due to injury. Let's look at 5 ways to prevent the accidents that can bruise and batter your staff and jeopardize the quality of care you provide patients.

 

 
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