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This site provides links to
sources of information, training, policies and procedures regarding the
prevention and management of back injuries. Many of the items have a healthcare
focus and may be of interest to nurse managers, trainers, and nursing staff who
perform patient transfers.
Back injuries constitute about
one third of all state workers compensation injuries. Approximately half of the
total workers’ compensation costs are for back injuries. Fraud cases are
frequently over-represented by alleged back problems. Some insurance
professionals state that as much as 15% of all back claims have some form of
fraud.
Taking
Care of Your Back
Back
Facts: A Guide to Preventing Injuries in Nursing Homes
Ergoboy
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Unfortunately, in general there has been a failure of the healthcare professions
to reduce low back pain associated with spinal injuries in
the workplace. ...
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