Free Comprehensive Guide
Safe Patient
Handling
The Complete Clinical & Business Case
Your essential resource for implementing effective Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) programs. Reduce caregiver injuries, improve patient outcomes, and demonstrate clear ROI.
Musculoskeletal disorder cases in healthcare
Average cost of a single back injury claim
Workdays lost to patient handling injuries
With proper SPHM implementation
What You'll Learn
Six comprehensive sections covering everything from the clinical case to implementation strategies and ROI measurement.
The Clinical Reality
Understand the true scale of patient handling injuries affecting 56,360+ healthcare workers annually with 8+ median days away from work.
The Business Impact
Learn how a single injury can cost $25,000-$30,000+ in direct costs, plus hidden costs of turnover, productivity loss, and premium increases.
Why Manual Lifting Persists
Discover the myths about body mechanics and why even "perfect technique" cannot overcome physics when lifting dependent patients.
Equipment Selection
Get detailed guidance on mobile lifts, stand assists, slip tubes, platform walkers, and slings for every patient mobility level.
Implementation Strategy
Follow proven frameworks for equipment placement, staff training, culture change, and sustained adoption.
Measuring Success
Track injury rates, workers' comp claims, staff satisfaction, and calculate your facility-specific ROI over time.
What Healthcare Leaders Say
Real testimonials from professionals who have implemented effective patient handling programs.
"We have found that the DENALI and WHITNEY assist with ambulating residents who can no longer safely ambulate on their own. The residents love being able to get up and move around the facility and feel so much safer."
"The use of slip tubes has become our standard of practice. Staff report reduced strain during repositioning, and patients experience less skin shear."
"After implementing a comprehensive SPHM program, our injury rates dropped by 52% in the first year. The ROI was evident within 18 months."
Why Safe Patient Handling Matters
Healthcare workers are injured at rates exceeding most other industries. These career-ending injuries create cascading costs—workers' compensation claims, temporary staffing, lost productivity, and turnover that compounds across your facility.
Protect Your Caregivers
Reduce musculoskeletal injuries that force experienced staff out of their careers.
Improve Bottom Line
Save $340,000-$720,000+ over 5 years through reduced injuries and turnover.
Enhance Patient Care
Enable early mobility programs that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Ensure Compliance
Meet OSHA, CDC, and state regulatory requirements for safe patient handling.
The Math: What It Costs NOT to Invest
Consider a 200-bed hospital with 2 MSD injuries per 100 FTE annually:
5-Year Potential Savings: $340,000 - $720,000 with 40-60% injury reduction
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Featured Product Categories
Wy'East Medical offers a complete range of safe patient handling equipment detailed in this guide.
Slip Tubes
Disposable and reusable friction-reducing slip tubes glide on themselves, reducing skin shear and making lateral transfer and repositioning easier.
Mobile Patient Lifts
Designed to enable caregivers to assist non-weight bearing users to transfer between bed, chair, or commode safely.
Stand Assists
Enables caregivers to assist partially weight-bearing users to transfer safely with moderate assistance.
Slings
Disposable, reusable, and wipeable slings in many sizes supporting varying mobility levels.
Platform Walkers
Walking aids that stabilize users with poor balance, supporting early mobility initiatives and fall prevention.
Patient Stretcher Chairs
Chairs that convert into stretchers for patient examination, treatment, and transport.