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Asked by: Conchita Della
medical health first aidWhat is the most common workplace injury for an employee in an elder care environment?
Sprains and strains – OSHA data shows that sprains and strains are the most frequently reported injury among healthcare workers.
Likewise, what is the leading cause of work related injuries in the field of health care?
The most common cause of injury is “overexertion or bodily reaction.” The most common injuries resulting in days away from work are sprains and strains, which account for 54 percent of these injuries (Figure 5).
Secondly, what are the most common injuries within nursing?
Because your profession requires lifting and moving patients, nurses commonly suffer work-related injuries.
Common Nursing Injuries – Strains, Sprains, and Tears
- Back strains/sprains.
- Joint injuries.
- Herniated discs.
- Torn rotator cuffs.
- Slip and fall injuries.
Hospitals spent $3.9 billion for 60,010 lost-time injuries, requiring $54.5 billion in additional “sales” (at a reported 7.2 percent margin) to cover the loss.