S2 E6 – Accommodating Individuals of Size in Health Care
About this episode
The episode discusses safe patient handling and mobility, focusing on accommodating individuals of all sizes in health care environments.
In this episode of Between the Lines with FGI , co hosts John Williams and Bridget McDougall sit down with Dr. Marie Martin from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss the critical topic of safe patient handling and mobility. Dr. Martin shares her journey and insights into the development of guidelines and practices that ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and caregivers. Learn about the importance of accommodating individuals of all sizes in health care environments and the innovative solutions being implemented to address these needs. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in health care design and patient safety. Tune in for an engaging and educational conversation! Sponsored by: American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities Link to show notes: Learn more about AIA self-reporting LUs: https://fgiguidelines.org/aia-self-reporting-lus/ Connect with us on LinkedIn
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