Ergonomics 'not influential' in staff turnover
Case Management Weekly, November 6, 2007
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A survey of nursing professionals has found that most do not believe ergonomics and staff turnover are related. According to the Ergonomics in Nursing survey, conducted by StrategiesforNurseManagers.com, a majority thought that less than 10% of nurses in their facility miss work due to back pain or an on-the-job injury.
"The data from this report show that although positive steps are already being taken at many facilities, on-the-job injuries, poor training, and poor techniques are having a detrimental effect on the workplace - at both large and small organizations," concludes the survey. "Although turnover is not greatly related to ergonomics, worker health and satisfaction are closely tied to these conditions."
Source: Ergonomics in Nursing: The importance of a safe and healthy work environment. To read the full report, visit StrategiesforNurseManagers.com
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