Patient and resident handling is the leading cause of musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers — and these injuries are preventable through systematic implementation of mechanical lift programs, proper equipment selection, and the cultural change needed to eliminate manual lifting. MAC Safety develops safe patient handling programs that reduce injury rates while improving patient dignity and care quality.
MAC's programs assess the patient handling tasks, equipment availability, and facility layout specific to your operation — whether it's an acute care hospital, long-term care facility, rehabilitation center, or home health service. Programs include mechanical lift needs assessment, equipment selection guidance, workflow redesign for common patient handling tasks, and the training programs that build competence and compliance with minimal-lift policies.
Safe patient handling program metrics are tracked through the NIXN platform — lifting equipment usage rates, manual handling incident reports, musculoskeletal injury trends, and compliance with minimal-lift protocols. NIXN's analytics demonstrate program effectiveness through measurable reductions in patient handling injuries, workers' compensation claims, and lost work days.