Safe Patient Handling Awareness
Length: 15 min Course Code: UCLOLSPHA Copyright: 2026
Overview and Refresher of Safe Patient Handling (SPH). Elements of the UC Health System SPH Program, Risk associated with patient handling activities (injuries, hazards, and body exposure), Roles & Reporting (the RN Coordinator of Care), Controls (injury prevention, selection and use of minimal lift equipment), Communication (with patients and healthcare staff, the right to refuse), and Additional Resources (SPH Plan, policies, and location specific hazards).