REMINDER! The Safe Lifting And Moving (SLAM) Committee’s Back to School events to help ALL staff avoid injury related to lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment are scheduled as follows:
UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Education Center
UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Wednesday, September 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Health Education Center
UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, Thursday, September 29 — 3rd floor classroom
Everyone who attends at any location has a chance to win a FitBit fitness tracker by participating in a raffle.
According to Nancy Bedell, director, Employee Health Services, there also will be a “Guess the Weight of the Linen Bag” contest, safe lifting training conducted by Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services staff at each site, and vendor demonstrations of “Quick Move” equipment (shown at left) that provides a more secure sit-to-stand procedure for both patient and caregiver, and, at the same time, contributes to safeguarding and strengthening the user’s abilities.
“The SLAM Committee has made a lot of progress in reducing employee injuries and these events offer another opportunity to learn what you need to know to prevent a problem caused by poor lifting technique,” says Bedell. “We hope managers will encourage their staff to attend and that everyone will enjoy the contest, raffle, demonstrations and oh yes, the ice cream.”
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