Course Description:

Safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) refers to policies and programs that enable health
care workers to move patients and clients in a way that does not cause strain or injury. The purpose of this course is to
provide best practice guidance to address the needs of bariatric patients, their families, and those who care for them. It
presents evidence and statistics, practical information, and a collection of tools and information that enable members of
the greater health care community to: assess their current organizational capacity; plan and implement safe care of
bariatric patients throughout the continuum of health care; and evaluate both patient and program outcomes. It
includes space and design recommendations, guidance for selection of appropriately sized technology (equipment and
devices), communication tools, and other essential information; along with a comprehensive list of references and links.