I like this handout cause it doesn't look like a medical handout! It looks fun and those that just had an amputation need a good laugh. The handout is a cartoon which makes it a little more interesting.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that, "Manual lifting of residents be minimized in all cases and eliminated when feasible." The American Nursing Association finds that, "Every day, nurses suffer career-ending and life-altering injuries from repeatedly lifting and moving patients," and outlines sound ergonomic...
I just found this great site that shares how to properly set up a wheelchair. I think this can be a great resource not only for us but for our clients. It ties right in with mobility and Chapter 15!
This video is from a marketing demonstration of a new type of wheelchair that can allow clients with a LE manual muscle grade of 0 to be able to self propel themselves from a standing position. While not a solve all, it certainly has some interesting implications.