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- The 35-minute online module provides training to all workers who perform client handling as a regular part of their job. The goal of the It’s your Move program is to reduce risks and prevent client handling injuries.
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From a provincial health authority of Canada. It’s Your Move! Annual Overview. The 35-minute online module provides training to all workers who perform client handling as a regular part of their job. The goal of the It’s your Move program is to reduce risks and prevent client handling injuries.
- Report Completed by:
- Deborah Goodwin (Lead, Workplace Health & Safety Advisor)
- Mahnoush Rostami (Lead, survey analysis)
- Shawn Sklar (Lead, database preparation)
- Meaghan Brierley (Lead, qualitative analysis)
- Mahmood Zarrabi (Lead, economic analysis)
- Lawrence So (Lead, workforce database analysis)
- 2. Methodology: Evaluation Activities
- Evaluation Approach
- 2.3.2. Economic Analysis
- 3. Results
- Injury Rates Broken Down by IYM Training
- 3.1.3. Zone Differences
- 3.2.1. Cost of IMY Training Program
- 3.3.3. Urban and Rural Sites
- 3.4.1. Management Commitment and Support
- 3.4.2. Organizational Policy on Safe Patient Handling
- 3.4.5. Availability and Standardization of Regular Assessment Tools
- 3.4.6. Availability of Resource Staff
- 3.4.7. Safety Culture
- 3.4.8. Communications on Expectations and Procedures
- 3.4.9. Area Design
- 3.4.10. Human Resource Capacity
- 3.4.11. Customization of IYM Program and Training
- Limitations
- Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Translation
- 5. Conclusion and Recommendations22
- 5.1.1. Management Commitment and Support
- 5.1.3. Availability of Equipment
- 5.1.4. Availability of Training
- 5.1.5. Availability and Standardization of Regular Assessment Tools
- 5.1.6. Availability of Resource Staff
- 5.1.7. Safety Culture
- 5.1.8. Communications on Expectation and Procedures
- Area Design
- 5.1.10. Human Resource Capacity
- 5.1.11. Customization
- 5.1.12. Consistent and Streamlined Data Collection
Renee Misfeldt, Senior Research & Evaluation Consultant, Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence Meaghan Brierley, Research & Evaluation Consultant, Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence Mahnoush Rostami, Research & Evaluation Consultant, Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence Mahmood Zarrabi, Senior Health Economist, Health Technology Assessment ...
Senior Advisor, Ergonomics, Workplace Health and Safety, AHS
Research & Evaluation Consultant, Health Systems Evaluation & Evidence, AHS
Research Coordinator, Health Systems Evaluation & Evidence, AHS
Research & Evaluation Consultant, Health Systems Evaluation & Evidence, AHS
Senior Health Economist, Health Technology Assessment and Innovation
Interim Executive Director, Clinical Workforce Planning, AHS
The mixed-methods evaluation was a joint study between Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence (HSEE) and the WHS Ergonomics team from AHS. Our evaluation focuses on the IYM program’s uptake among staff, changes in injury claims, and cost benefits.
To identify the differences in uptake between sites and units, and barriers and enablers to the uptake of safe patient/client handling, the evaluation was informed by a realist evaluation approach. Realist evaluation delves into “what works, for whom, in what circumstances, why, and how” through context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) configurations. Essen...
The objective of the economic impact of IYM program is to determine cost of implementing and operationalizing the IYM program within Alberta Health Services acute care settings and its associated direct and indirect benefits including reduced injuries, reduced claims paid out to injured staff, and reduced workdays lost. We conducted the economic ev...
In this section we present the findings from the administrative data analysis, the economic analysis, the survey and the interviews.
We present three groups of injuries (e.g. all injuries, disabling injuries, patient handling injuries) to establish a baseline data for future evaluations, especially as the IYM program becomes more integrated into an overall “culture of safety” within AHS. The overall injury rate, for instance, which includes other injuries with different root cau...
There were differences among the AHS Zones (South, Calgary, Central, Edmonton and North) in patient handling injury rates (Appendix H). Both Calgary and Edmonton Zones had positive changes in patient handling injury rates between those that were trained and those that were not. Staff trained in the IYM program in the Central and North Zones had hig...
A breakdown of the cost of the IYM program included the cost of staffing, the development of a learning module, the delivery of the training during in-hand practice sessions, and educational supplies. In addition to the training, equipment needs to be employed in a joint fashion with training techniques for an effective safe client handling; those ...
We found no statistically-significant differences among staff in rural and urban sites for the program uptake (e.g. proper use of equipment, proper use of body mechanics, working safely in the units). To understand the rural-urban differences between sites for the defined outcomes, we used the combined medical/surgical units as proxy for a rural si...
Our survey analysis showed that the reinforcement of the IYM program, and support of IYM training—by management—can positively influence staff use of equipment, staff use of body mechanics, and staff feeling they are working more safely by themselves, with other staff, and with patients (Appendix S, Table 5). The critical need for supports and r...
Having policies on safe patient handling was viewed as a potential resource for managers and staff looking to support and promote the IYM program and manage conflict. Our survey analysis revealed that having an AHS policy on the IYM program would positively influence staff’s sense of working more safely in the units (Appendix S, Table 6). “It’s ...
“And if we’re all doing consistently the same thing it will get easier for the client and they’ll understand, right? They’ll understand.” (Physiotherapist) During the funded implementation period, the IYM program provided tools for regular assessment: the Functional Assessment Record (FAR), Functional Assessment Algorithm (FAA), and logos. These el...
The survey respondents reported that easy access to IYM information and guidelines can positively influence staff use of equipment, staff using proper body mechanics, and staff working more safely by themselves, with other staff, and with patients. They also noted that having a specific IYM champion in the unit can positively influence use of equi...
The results from the survey revealed that informing patients and families about IYM, and having their support, can have positive effects on program uptake: use of the equipment, use of safe body mechanics, and working more safely on the units. Patient and family acceptance supported staff to feel more comfortable making patient handling decisions t...
The quality and type of communications processes and tools influenced IYM uptake within a unit. The survey analysis showed incorporating IYM during bed huddles and during safety rounds and/or staff meetings can have a positive effect on staff equipment use, safe body mechanics and working more safely in the unit. Moreover, being part of IYM develop...
The survey results revealed that having enough space in patient rooms, and dedicated space for storing equipment can positively influences staff use of good body mechanics and working safely on the units. We also found that having dedicated space in close proximity to point of use for storing equipment can positively impact equipment use (Appendix ...
In addition to the nine identified factors we found that human resource factors also played a large role in the success of safe patient/client handling. Staff shortages, team-work and workforce turnover influenced the extent to which the IYM program was implemented in the acute care units. Various interview participants noted short staffing impeded...
A common refrain among the interview participants is that rather than take a “one size fits all” approach to safe patient/client handling and training, the IYM program needs to be customized to support specific contexts and needs. For instance, staff who did not have “risk assessment” processes (FAA, logos) customized to their daily routines felt t...
Limitations for this evaluation included gaps, inconsistencies, and variable quality of the data available for the administrative and economic evaluation, low survey response rate, and conflicting information and missing records about IYM implementation. These issues made it difficult to assemble a comprehensive picture of the outcomes of the IYM p...
At all stages of the evaluation our work was guided by a team of stakeholders including representatives from Workplace Health and Safety, Health Technology Assessment and Innovation, and Clinical Workforce Planning in AHS. Table 9 describes the range of activities undertaken to engage our partners and refine our reporting and dissemination strategy...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
There is movement towards consistent data collection for IYM program improvement through the MSN. However, data collection for evaluation purposes might also include the setting of clear benchmarks for continuous quality improvement. Recommendation: Implement a fully-operational and consistent means of measuring safe patient/client handling progr...
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This report evaluates the It's Your Move safe-client-handling program implemented at Alberta Health Services from 2010-2015 to reduce musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers.
Safe Client Handling: Application and Removal of a Sling When Using a Sit Stand Lift. Part of the It's Your Move (IYM) course within Alberta Health Services (AHS).
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The AHS Respectful Workplaces and Prevention of Harassment and Violence policy suite supports a workplace that is safe and inclusion, cultural cohealthy.
Jul 2, 2024 · There is legislation regarding lifting and moving loads. The law requires employers provide equipment and training and that employees must use that equipment and training. Part of this training includes doing a hazard assessment to identify hazards. It is then our responsibility to eliminate or manage those hazards.
Refer to ‘It’s Your Move’ Functional Assessment Algorithm. Before the move: STOP, Look, Listen. In Transition Logos are appropriate for: Clients who are admitted for less than 24 hours AND/OR Clients who are rapidly changing in functional status (i. ER, Day Surgery, Acute Care)
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