Quotes from Prevent, Inc. training evaluations:

"I liked the hands-on training. Good reinforcement of materials"

"Instructors are very informative."

"The training class is well structured.  The instructor explained everthing in words I could understand."

"The hands-on training helped to secure my confidence in the use of the equipment.  I will be much more likely to use it in the day to day care of my patients."

Prevent, Inc.® - Professional Nurses

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The "Get A Lift!"® Program successfully integrates the use of patient handling equipment into the lifting, transferring and repositioning of patients. We, as professional nurses, recognize that supporting and reinforcing this change in practice requires:

  • the recommendation for and training on patient handling equipment
  • integrated processes to reinforce the use of the patient handling equipment into the care delivery practice
  • initial and ongoing education training modules for caregivers
  • mentoring caregivers by working hands-on at the bedside

Prevent, Inc.'s, "Get A Lift!"® Program has utilized patient handling equipment from a variety of manufacturers. As reflected by our successful outcomes, Prevent, Inc. has maintained greater than 80% reduction in the number of employee injuries related to lifting, transferring and repositioning patients in all of our programs.

Our results have proven that providing a safe healthcare work environment requires the integration of patient handling equipment into the nurse care practice.

Some examples of the resources Prevent, Inc. provides are:

  • Safe Patient Handling Policy and Procedure
  • Safe Patient Handling Guidelines
  • Documentation and communication options for the Guidelines
  • Comprehensive education modules including hands-on training for all caregivers
  • Orientation process for new hires
  • Annual competency using a computer-based module
  • Investigation and preventative action development for all patient handling injuries
  • Hands-on follow up at the bedside with caregivers to reinforce the use of patient handling equipment
  • Development of special protocols for clinical needs