[MCOH-EH] MCOH-EH Digest, Vol 252, Issue 233

[Deborah Daniel]

When I worked for Kettering Memorial Hospital, we did physical abilities testing on all environmental services workers.  A P.T. developed the tests after shadowing several workers and measuring force and weight. Two hospitals and two extended care facilities and an assisted living facility. Statistically, we were able to prove that my areas of responsibility had a lower injury rate then the other network hospitals. However, when we aligned our practices across the network, I was out voted, even though I had 6500 of the 10000 employees.  That was back in about 2010. Before I left, we were seeing higher rates of injuries in that group. My predecessor had wanted to add nurses to that group, but was not supported by Nursing Administration. We did start a lift Team as there was not a change in Nursings opinion during my tenure. 

Deborah Daniel, COHN-S Manager Team Member Health Services Center 
Moffitt Cancer Center 
Deborah.daniel at moffitt.org





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> We do not as the process to measure the job tasks and validate a test of ability to perform that task as a surrogate of the task, is not simple or inexpensive.
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> From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Leibu, Rachel
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> Does anyone use Biodex testing or some other type of objective physical assessment during your post offer process?
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