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S U P P L E M E N T T O O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 4
E
nsuring the
safety of
patients who
are consid-
ered fall risks
is likely high on your
priority list. But you
might overlook the risks
your employees face as
they run an obstacle
course of fluid-slick
floors and tangled equip-
ment cords. Don't wait
until a slip, trip or fall
happens to take action.
Educate yourself now
on on-the-floor hazards
with the following quiz.
An employee
who suffers
musculoskeletal
injuries presents
staffing, business,
legal and quality of
care issues in addi-
tion to occupational
health concerns.
a.
true
b.
false
S T A F F S A F E T Y
Stay On Your Toes
Prevent slips, trips and
falls in the surgical workplace.
David Bernard | Senior Associate Editor
TRIPPED UP Uncontrolled cords are
a side effect of surgical technology.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN