Thanks to everyone who attended the 5th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference, jointly sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor, the New York State Zero-Lift Task Force, and the New York State Nurses Association.
We hope you enjoyed your stay in Albany and gained knowledge and skills that will benefit you at work and enhance the well-being of your patients.
For your convenience, downloadable copies of the PowerPoint presentations and other handouts from the conference are available below. All items are in PDF format.
Ceiling Lifts and Other Architectural Considerations - PowerPoint
Ceiling Lift Planning - What You Need to Know
Steps for Determining Ceiling Lift Need
Sling Selection and Inventory Control - PowerPoint
Selecting the Correct Sling and Size
Upstate University Hospital SPH Training Program - PowerPoint
Air-Assisted Lateral Transfer Device Competency
Ceiling Lift Compentency
Total Lift Compentency
Equipment Choices - All Environments Are Not Created Equal - PowerPoint
Estimated Equipment Needs and Cost
Module 1 - Introduction to SPH - PowerPoint
Module 4 - Resident Handling and Equipment Solutions - PowerPoint
Planning for Bariatric Care - PowerPoint
Safe Transfer and Movement in Residential and Community-Based Programs - PowerPoint
The Role of the Occupational Health Clinic Network - PowerPoint
Using Occupational Injury Records - PowerPoint
The following Continuing Education Credits were awarded for attendance at this conference:
Industrial Hygienest - 2.0 Safety CM Points
NYS Nurses Association - 12 Contact Hours
Nursing Home Administrator - 11.75 Hours
Occupational Therapist - 1.2 AOTA CEUs
Physical Therapist - 16.5 Hours
For more information, please see the Continuing Education Credits page.