Mind your back: back pain is a serious problem in nursing but htere are ways to prevent injury and stop it from ruining your life

Article Abstract:

A survey by the University of Southampton indicates that nurses have a 41 percent of chance of back injury. Steps to prevent back injuries that can be taken by individuals and by hospitals are discussed. Related articles on the work-related injury case of former nurse Angela Knott and on proper training in patient lifting are also presented.

Legal issues & crime, General services, Legal/Government Regulation, Safety and security measures, Company legal issue, Cases, Prevention, Training, Accidents, Nursing, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Backache, Back pain, Lifting and carrying, Knott, Angela

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Bearing the brunt of shortages

Article Abstract:

The government has recruited seventy-eight thousand new nurses to reassure the public and health professionals that staff shortages are being tackled. However, nurses reveal that they are still struggling to cope with workloads as there is lack of people, inadequate breaks and insufficient time to deliver the basics of care.

Market information - general, Evaluation, Supply and demand, Recruiting, Work environment, Industry hiring, Working conditions

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