Healthcare Facility Compliance 12 items
Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Audit
Audit of a safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) program covering assessment, mechanical lift use, equipment availability, and staff training.
OSHA General Duty ClauseANA SPHM StandardsNIOSH lifting guidance
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Program & Policy
- Is a written safe patient handling and mobility policy establishing a minimal manual lift culture in place? *
- Is there a SPHM committee or program leader with defined accountability? *
- Are patient-handling injuries to staff tracked and analyzed for improvement? *
Assessment & Equipment
- Is each patient's mobility and handling needs assessed and the required equipment level documented? *
- Are mechanical lifts, ceiling lifts, sit-to-stand devices, or friction-reducing devices available and functional on the unit? *
- Is lift and transfer equipment inspected and maintained per manufacturer schedules? *
Training & Practice
- Are staff trained and competency-assessed on safe patient handling equipment and techniques? *
- Is early and progressive mobility promoted with appropriate assistive equipment?
- Is manual lifting limited to below recommended weight thresholds using assistive devices? *
Evaluation & Improvement
- Is the SPHM program evaluated at least annually for effectiveness and staff injury trends? *
- Are near-miss and injury reports used to drive equipment and process improvements? *
- Are new construction and renovations designed to accommodate lift equipment?
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