Examination Review References

The following references may be helpful in preparing for the Clinician and Professional examinations. The lists below are not all-inclusive of acceptable references nor suggestive that the examinations are solely based on these references. If any of the hyperlinks appear to be non-functional, a search for a new link to locate the information may be required.

Certified Safe Patient Handling Clinician (CSPHC)

Books

  1. American Nurses Association (ANA). Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National Silver Spring, Maryland: Nursebooks.org; 2013.
  2. Gallagher S. Implementation Guide to the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards. Silver Spring, Maryland: org; 2013.
  3. Gallagher S. A Practical Guide to Bariatric Safe Patient Handling & Mobility: Improving Safety and Quality for the Patient of Sarasota, Florida: Visioning Publishers, LLC; 2015.
  4. Nelson Safe Patient Handling and Movement: A Practical Guide for Health Care Professionals. New York, New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2006.
  5. Nelson A, Motacki K, Menzel The Illustrated Guide to Safe Patient Handling and Movement. New York, New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2009.

Journals

  1. Boynton T, Kumpar, D, VanGilder, The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0: Advancing Patient Mobility. Am Nurse Journal. 2020; 15(7): 18-22. https://www.myamericannurse.com/the-bedside-mobility-assessment-tool-2-0/
  2. Dennerlein JT, O’Day E, Mulloy D, Somerville J, Stoddard A, Kenwood C, et al. Lifting and exertion injuries decrease after implementation of an integrated hospital-wide safe patient handling and mobilisation programme. Occup Environ Med. 2017; 74(5): 336-343.
  3. Fragala G, et al. Patient handling injuries: Risk factors and risk-reduction strategies. American Nurse Today: Official Journal of American Nurses Association. 2016; 11(5).
  4. Frankel AS, Leonard MW, Denham CR. Fair and Just Culture, Team Behavior and Leadership Engagement: Tools to Achieve High Health Services Research. 2006; 41(4 Pt 2): 1690-1709.
  5. Latvala SM, Masterman R. The Development and Implementation of a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Pilot Program in Acute Int J SPHM. 2017; 7(2): 57-63.
  6. Maroney D, Golub Nurses’ attitudes toward obese persons and certain ethnic groups. Percept Mot Skills. 1992; 75(2): 387-391.
  7. Monaghan HM. The Challenge of Change: Why Are Staff Resistant to Using Safe Patient Handling Equipment? Am J SPHM. 2011; 1(2): 19-24.
  8. Nelson A, Baptiste Evidence-Based Practices for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. OJIN. 2004; 9(3).
  9. Nelson A, Matz M, Chen F, Siddharthan K, Lloyd J, Fragala G. Development and evaluation of a multifaceted ergonomics program to prevent injuries associated with patient handling tasks. Int J of Nursing Studies. 2006; 43(6): 717-733.
  10. Shea JM, Gagnon Working with Patients Living with Obesity in the Intensive Care Unit: A Study of Nurses’ Experiences. Advances in Nursing Science. 2015; 38(3): E17-37.
  11. Thomas SA, Lee-Fong Maintaining Dignity of Patients with Morbid Obesity in the Hospital Setting. Bariatric Times. 2010; 8(4): 20-25.
  12. Waters When is it safe to manually lift a patient? Am J of Nursing. 2007; 107(8): 53-58.

Publications

  1. Celona Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper. Contributing author Ch 3: 42-57. Dallas, Texas: The Facility Guidelines Institute; 2010.
  2. Cohen MH, Nelson GG, Green DA, Leib R, Matz M, Thomas PA, et Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper. Dallas, Texas: The Facility Guidelines Institute; 2010.
  3. The Joint Improving Patient and Worker Safety: Opportunities for Synergy, Collaboration and Innovation. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission; 2012. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/194416
  4. Matz M, Nelson Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper. Contributing author Ch 2: 29-41. Dallas, Texas: The Facility Guidelines Institute; 2010.
  5. Veterans Health Safe Patient Handling Guidebook for Facility Champions/Coordinators, Attachment B: Peer Leaders Selection Roles/Responsibilities.

Websites

  1. Friedman RR, Puhl Rudd Report: Weight Bias, A Social Justice Issue. Updated 2012. www.uconnruddcenter.org/files/Pdfs/Rudd_Policy_Brief_Weight_Bias.pdf
  2. Using Leading Indicators to Improve Safety and Health OSHA U.S Department of Labor. June 2019. https://www.osha.gov/leading-indicators

Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP)

Journals

  1. Alamgir H, Li O, Gorman E, Fast C, Yu S, Kidd C. Evaluation of ceiling lifts in health care settings: patient outcomes and AAOHN Journal. 2009; 57(9): 74-380.
  2. Baptiste A, McCleerey M, Matz M, Evitt Proper sling selection and application while using patient lifts. Rehabilitation Nursing. 2008; 33(1): 22-32.
  3. Brigham Safe Handling of Residents in Home Health Care. Ergonomics in Design. 2010; 18(1): 26-28.
  4. Campo M, Shiyko MP, Marqulis H, Darragh AR. Effect of a safe patient handling program on rehabilitation outcomes. Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation. 2013; 94(1): 17-22.
  5. Charney W, Schirmer J. Nursing injury rates and negative patient outcomes—connecting the dots. AAOHN Journal. 2007; 55(11): 470-475.
  6. Collins JW, Bell JL, Grönqvist Developing evidence-Based interventions to address the leading causes of workers’ compensation among healthcare workers. Rehabilitation Nursing. 2010; 35(6): 225-235, 261.
  7. Fragala Creating Safer Environments for Long-Term Care Staff and Residents. Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging. 2012; 20(2): 42-46.
  8. Fochsen G, Josephson M, Hagberg M, Toomingas A, Lagerström M. Predictors of leaving nursing care: a longitudinal study among Swedish nursing personnel. Occupational Environmental Medicine. 2006; 63(3): 198-201.
  9. Gonzalez CM, Howe CM, Waters TR, Nelson Recommendations for turning patients with orthopaedic impairments. Orthopaedic Nursing. 2009; 28(2)(Suppl): S9-S12.
  10. Hinton Establishing a Safe Patient Handling/Minimal Lift Program. Orthopedic Nursing. 2010; 29(5): 325-330.
  11. Hunter B, Branson M, Davenport Saving costs, saving health care providers’ backs, and creating a safe patient environment. Nursing Economic$. 2010; 28(2): 130-134.
  12. Kahan B, Goodstadt M. Continuous quality improvement and health promotion: can CQI lead to better outcomes? Health Promotion International. 1999; 14 (1): 83–91.
  13. Knoblauch MD, Bethel, Safe patient-handling program “UPLIFTS” nurse retention. Nursing2010. 2010; 4(2): 67-68.
  14. Koppelarr E, Knibbe J, Mideman H, Burdorf Determinants of implementation of primary preventive interventions on patient handling in healthcare: A systematic review. Occupational Environmental Medicine. 2009; 66: 353-360.
  15. Leigh Economic burden of occupational injury and illness in the United States. Milbank Quarterly. 2011; 89(4): 728-772
  16. Marras WS, Knapik GG, Ferguson Lumbar spine forces during manoeuvring of ceiling-based and floor-based patient transfer devices. Ergonomics. 2009; 52(3): 384-397.
  17. Monaghan HM. The Challenge of Change: Why Are Staff Resistant to Using Safe Patient Handling Equipment? Am J SPHM. 2011; 1(2): 19-24.
  18. Muir M, Archer-Heese Essentials of a Bariatric Patient Handling Program. OJIN. 2009; 14(1).
  19. Nelson A, Baptiste AS. Evidence-based practices for safe patient handling and movement.Orthopaedic Nursing. 2006; 25(6): 366-379.
  20. Nelson A, Fragala, G, Menzel Myths and Facts About Back Injuries in Nursing. Am J of Nursing. 2003; 103(2): 32-40.
  21. Nelson A, Matz M, Chen F, Siddharthan K, Lloyd J, Fragala G. Development and evaluation of a multifaceted ergonomics program to prevent injuries associated with patient handling tasks. Int J of Nursing Studies. 2006; 43(6): 717-733.
  22. Nelson A, Waters TR, Menzel N, Hughes N, Hagan PC, Powell-Cope G, Thompson V. Effectiveness of an evidence-based curriculum module in nursing schools targeting safe patient handling and movement. Int J of Nursing Education Scholarship. 2007; 4(1): 1-19.
  23. Skotte J, Fallentin Low back injury risk during repositioning of patients in bed: the influence of handling technique, patient weight and disability. Ergonomics. 2008; 51(7): 1042-1052.
  24. Timmons Creating a no-lift, no-transfer environment in the OR. AORN Journal. 2009; 89(4): 733-736.
  25. Waters When is it safe to manually lift a patient? Am Journal of Nursing. 2007; 107(8): 53-58.

Books

  1. American Nurses Association (ANA). Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National Standards, Silver Spring, Maryland: Nursebooks.org;
  2. Asfahl CR, Rieske, DW. Industrial Safety and Health Management (6th Ed). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.; 2009.
  3. Fragala Ergonomics: How to Contain On-The-Job Injuries in Health Care. Chicago, Illinois: Joint Commission; 1995.
  4. Gallagher S. Implementation Guide to the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards. Silver Spring, Maryland: org; 2013.
  5. Nelson A. Safe Patient Handling and Movement: A Practical Guide for Health Care Professionals. New York, New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2006.
  6. Nelson A, Motacki K, Menzel The Illustrated Guide to Safe Patient Handling and Movement. New York, New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2009.
  7. Spiceland JD, Sepe JF, Tomassini LA.Intermediate Accounting. Contributing author Ch 2. New York, New York: McGraw Hill Education;
  8. Tweedy JT. Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management (3rd Ed). Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Inc.;

Presentations

  1. Barker R, Gouvin C, Wilson K. (2011, September). Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program. Oral presentation at: Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) National Conference. September, 2011: Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Publications

  1. Cohen MH, Nelson GG, Green DA, Leib R, Matz M, Thomas PA, et Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper. Dallas, Texas: The Facility Guidelines Institute; 2010.
  2. Collins JW, Nelson A, Sublet Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents. Cincinnati, Ohio: NIOSH; 2006. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf
  3. Haslam C, Clemes S, McDermott H, Shaw K, Williams C, Haslam R (Work and Health Research Centre). Manual handling training: Investigation of current practices and development of guidelines. Colegate, Norwich: HSE Books. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cheryl-Haslam/publication/277125719_Manual_handling_training_investigation_of_current_practices_and_development_of_guidelines/links/55ed606108aeb6516268d854/Manual-handling-training-investigation-of-current-practices-and-development-of-guidelines.pdf
  4. Siddharthan K, Nelson A., Tiesman H, Chen F. Cost Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Program for Safe Patient Handling. In: Henriksen K, Battles JB, Marks ES, et al. Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation (Volume 3: Implementation Issues). Rockville, Maryland: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2005 February. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20565/
  5. Smith The Guide to the Handling of People, A Systems Approach (5th Ed). Teddington, Middlesex: Backcare; 2005.
  6. VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide: Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Tampa, Florida: Veterans Health Administration; Rev. 2005. https://osha.oregon.gov/edu/grants/train/documents/va-patient-care-ergonomics-resource-guide-part-1-rev-8-2005.pdf
  7. Waters TR, Putz-Anderson V, Garg Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation. Cincinnati, Ohio: NIOSH; 1994. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/94-110/

Websites

  1. Alden Opportunity Cost: A Primer. EconoClass.Com. Updated 2005. www.econoclass.com/opportunitycost.html
  2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). (2009). OSH Answers Fact Sheets: Hazard and Updated 2009. www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/hazard_risk.html
  3. Diffen, LLC. Capex vs Diffen. Updated 2013. www.diffen.com/difference/Capex_vs_Opex
  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders. United States Department of Labor. Updated 2009 March https://www.osha.gov/nursing-home/resources
  5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). $afety Pays. United States Department of Labor. Updated 2003. osha.gov/shpguidelines/safety-pays.html