Safe Patient Handling
To ensure a proactive Safe Patient Handling program that focuses on the safety and well-being of all patients and staff through promoting safe work practices.
UCDH SPHM Policy Statement (Policy 4004)
Safe Patient Handling (SPH)
Safe Patient Handling involves education on proper techniques and the use of assistive devices to reduce risk to staff and patients.
Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) involves the integration of SPH techniques in early and progressive mobility of patients. This approach can be used to mobilize patients gently, earlier, and progressively without risking injury to patients or staff.
SPH Plan Review
Risk & Safety Solutions Procedures:
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How to create your Safe Patient Handling plan
SPH How to Create a New Plan: please click here to access the video by Risk & Safety Solutions.
How to renew your Safe Patient Handling plan
SPH How to Renew Annual Plan: please click here to access the video by Risk & Safety Solutions.
FAQ
If your position requires you to physically interact with patients, you will need to complete the e-learning course and hands-on training annually.
Both e-learning and hands-on training is required on an annual basis.
If you need to request SPH hands-on training, please reach out to the Lift Team via email at hs-liftteamtrainers@ou.ad3.ucdavis.edu.
If you need SPH equipment, please reach out to the SPH Program Administrator via the following link, hs-sphrequest@ucdavis.edu.
Please refer to the training videos under “How to create your Safe Patient Handling plan” and “How to renew your Safe Patient Handling plan”. If you have additional questions you may reach out to the SPH Program Administrator via email at hs-sphrequest@ucdavis.edu.
Please report all SPH incidents or potential hazards for staff or patients via RL Solutions.