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Solutions to Challenges Associated with Handling and Mobilizing Bariatric Patients

Webinar/Online

Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 12:00pm PT - 1:30pm PT
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Info

Topic

Bariatric patient handling and mobilization

Speaker(s)

Lynda Enos, RN, MS, COHN-S, CPE, Ergonomics/Human Factors Consultant at HumanFit, and Candace Shorack, MA, OTR, Occupational Therapist, PeaceHealth Oregon West Network

Credits Offered

This event offers 1.0 CEU credit to attendees.
Accreditation Info: See flyer for details.

Attachments
OCHE Webinar dec 7 2017 (370 KB)

Additional Information

Information presented in this session will assist caregivers and others

  • who manage safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) programs, to address common challenges when providing care and mobilizing patients of size.
  • Case studies from Peacehealth, RiverBend in Springfield, OR, and other hospitals in Oregon will be used to illustrate how a variety of SPHM
  • devices and slings can be used to facilitate frequently performed patient care tasks. Lessons learned when planning care of Bariatric patients
  • from admission to discharge related to handling and mobility needs will
  • be shared.

Event Agenda

Attachments
OCHE Webinar dec 7 2017 (370 KB)