Lifting and transferring patients poses risks to which of the following groups? Select all that apply. Options: Healthcare workers, Patients, Healthcare organizations, Patients' family members

Answer

The correct answers are Healthcare workers, Patients, and Healthcare organizations. 1) Healthcare workers are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries (such as back strains) due to manual lifting and patient handling. 2) Patients are at risk of falls, skin tears, bruising, or dropped during unsafe transfers. 3) Healthcare organizations face risks such as increased financial costs from workers' compensation claims, staff turnover, potential lawsuits, and regulatory penalties. Patients' family members are generally not primarily involved in professional lifting and transferring within the clinical setting as a standard occupational hazard group, though they may face personal injury if they attempt unassisted lifting, but the core occupational health and safety standards identify healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare organizations as the primary groups affected by these risks.