(a) On or before December 1, 2008, each nursing home shall establish a safe patient lifting workgroup with equal membership from management and employees. (b) (1) On or before July 1, 2009, the safe patient lifting workgroup shall develop a safe patient lifting policy for the nursing home. (2) The goal of the policy shall be to reduce employee injuries associated with patient lifting. (c) While developing a safe patient lifting policy, the workgroup shall consider, based on the patient population of that nursing home, the appropriateness and effectiveness of: (1) Developing or enhancing patient handling hazard assessment processes; (2) Enhanced use of mechanical lifting devices; (3) Developing specialized lift teams; (4) Training programs for safe patient lifting required for all patient care personnel at the nursing home; (5) Incorporating physical space and construction design for mechanical lifting devices in any architectural plans for nursing home construction and renovation; and (6) Developing an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the policy. §19-1410.2. IN EFFECT (a) In this section, "workplace safety" means the prevention of any physical assault or threatening behavior against an employee in a nursing home. (b) This section applies to nursing homes that are licensed for 45 beds or more. (c) Each nursing home shall assign to an appropriate committee the task of: (1) Conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues; and (2) Making recommendations to the nursing home for reducing workplace injuries. (d) In conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues, the committee assigned to conduct the assessment under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall consult with geriatric nursing assistants and other employees of the nursing home who are involved in assisting residents with activities of daily living. §19-1410.2. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 ** (a) In this section, "workplace safety" means the prevention of any physical assault or threatening behavior against an employee in a nursing home. (b) This section applies to nursing homes that are licensed for 45 beds or more. (c) Each nursing home shall assign to an appropriate committee the task of: (1) Conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues; and (2) Making recommendations to the nursing home for reducing workplace injuries. (d) In conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues, the committee assigned to conduct the assessment under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall consult with certified nursing assistants and other employees of the nursing home who are involved in assisting residents with activities of daily living.
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