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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 23 - Health and Safety » Chapter 23-80 - Safe Patient Handling Act of 2006

Section 23-80-1. – Short title.

§ 23-80-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Safe Patient Handling Act of 2006.” History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 353, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 463, § 1.

Section 23-80-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 23-80-2. Legislative findings. (a) Patients are at greater risk of injury, including skin tears, falls, and musculoskeletal injuries, when being lifted, transferred, or repositioned manually. (b) Safe patient handling can reduce skin tears suffered by patients by threefold, and can significantly reduce other injuries to patients as well. (c) Health care workers lead the […]