Mike Connors Regional Administrator Region V - Chicago ILLINOIS NURSING HOME INITIATIVE September 16, 2003
OSHA’s Approach to Ergonomics Guidelines Enforcement Outreach and Assistance National Advisory Committee
Illinois Health Care Summit November 2002 Barriers to Safe Resident Handling in Nursing Homes
GROUPS PARTICIPATING OSHAIllinois Department of Public Health Abbott LabsIllinois Health Care Association Food and Commerical Workers Union Legal Assistance Foundation Illinois Citizens for Better CareLife Services Network Illinois Council on Long Term CareUniversity of Illinois - Chicago Illinois Department of Aging
SUMMIT - TASK Identify Barriers Define Priorities Compile Effective, Feasible and Appropriate Solutions
BARRIERS IDENTIFIED Management Commitment Training and Staff Compliance Resident Needs Equipment
ACTIVITIES TO DATE Summit Follow-Up/Working Group Meetings Meeting with IDPH Georgetown Project Tabor Hills Video Workbook (English & Spanish) Training Seminars Best Practices
NEXT STEPS GET THE WORD OUT! Conferences/Seminars Coming Soon Owners/Administrators Healthcare Staff We Need Your Support and Participation!
SOURCES OF HELP Local OSHA Offices: Calumet City – (708) Aurora – (630) Des Plaines – (847) Peoria – (309) Fairview Heights– (618) Consultation Illinois On-Site Consultation Dept. Of Commerce State of Illinois Center 100 W. Randolph, Suite Chicago, IL Ph.:(312) Fax (312) Web Site Publications
COMMON GOAL Good Business Keeps Employees Safe and Healthy Residents Benefit Fewer Injuries and Illnesses
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