Elimination of Manual Patient Handling to Prevent Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
ANA Position Statement
Revised: March 14, 2008
Statement of the ANA Position
In order to establish a safe environment of care for nurses and patients, the American Nurses Association (ANA) supports actions and policies that result in the elimination of manual patient handling.
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