SPHM/Madonna History
SPHM Policy #1952
SPHM Facts/Statistics
Equipment/Resources
SPHM Definitions
100

They are the current leaders of the SPHM program in Omaha AND Lincoln at Madonna Rehab Hospital.

Who are Michelle Claycomb and Kaylee Wallace?

100

Clinical staff (outside of the PT, OT and RAs) follow a manual force limitation of this much to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

What is 35 pounds?

100

In the United States, more musculoskeletal disorders occur in this occupational setting, than any other.

What is healthcare?

100

This repositioning device is utilized with a total lift. 

What is the repositioning sheet?

100

Helper provides LESS THAN HALF the effort for a task. 2 helpers may be required. Helper provides cueing as needed.

What is moderate assistance?

200
In 2006, MRH had a cost of this much in workman's comps claims which sparked the initiation of the SPHM program.

What is > 1 million dollars?

200

Therapy aides, physical and occupational therapy staff have this manual force (lift/push/pull) limitation.

What is no physical force limitations? 

200

According to OSHA, these are the 2 most commonly reported types of musculoskeletal injuries resulting from patient handling events. 

What are sprains and strains? 

200

A lift or transfer device without a power/electrical component (i.e. Van Turn).

What is a non-mechanical lift?

200

Any item that assists in changing a patient’s position in bed, chair, or wheelchair. For example, friction-reducing device, repositioning sheets with mechanical lift, or bedrails.

What is a repositioning device?

300

The year that Madonna introduced the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program.

What is 2007?

300

Madonna recognizes that this is a high-risk activity.

What is the movement of patients? 

300

In 1972, he developed the first hydraulic patient lift.

Who is Ted Hoyer?

300

This device has been falsely generalized to being appropriate for all those who are considered patients of size.

What is an Air Tap?

300

The patient is flexed at hips and/or knees and does not fully stand. The patient lifts weight off of buttocks and moves towards adjacent sitting surface.

What is a squat pivot?

400

She is considered the "Mother" of the Safety Champs (now Mobility Champs) program for initiating this subcommittee.

Who is Jody Kadavy?

400

These disciplines (3) are responsible for using a collaborative approach to determine safe and therapeutic transfer and repositioning recipes.

Who are the OT, PT, and registered nurse?

400

According to The Joint Commission, it is the sum of what an organization does in the pursuit of safety. Further, it is the product of individual and group beliefs, values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and patterns of behavior that determine the organizations commitment to quality and patient safety. 

What is a Culture of Safety? 

400

This resource is printed, laminated, and kept on every unit in the clean linen room. In addition, there are extra copies at the nurses' station on ARU. 

What is the Sling Reference Guide?

400

Touching, but no physical assistance, even for balance. Helper provides cueing as needed. The patient can be a safety risk. May include stabilizing equipment (i.e., slide board, front wheeled walker)

What is contact guard assistance?

500

The Omaha SPHM Program leader before Kaylee Wallace.

Who is Suzie Schwery?

500

This is document is required within the first 24 hours of admission and is updated on a weekly basis and/or as patient condition warrants. 

What is the Risk Screening document? 

500

In 2005, this state became the first to pass a state safe patient handling law.

What is Texas?

500

The newest pathway to access the SPHM TIME videos. This is 6 total steps. HINT: Empower app is first step.

What is Empower App > Opportunities > LMS > Libraries > TIME Videos > SPHM?

500

Performed with patient in supine position (i.e. stretcher to bed). Requires 2 or more staff and use of assistive device like body board, Air Tap or Friction Reducing Device (FRD).

What is a lateral transfer?