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The Science of Ergonomics: Keeping Caregivers and Patients Safe

Cleveland Clinic

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Back injuries are among the most common reported by healthcare workers. But they also suffer from shoulder injury and pain, nerve entrapment, carpal tunnel syndrome and other conditions caused by lifting patients and equipment, as well as other routine work tasks. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, two experts share advice on creating an ergonomically safe work environment that benefits caregivers and patients.