For our Veterans, the benefits include:

• safer care,
• better health outcomes,
• maintained / improved mobility,
• decreased risk of falls,
• less pain when being moved,
• greater dignity, and
• increased sense of satisfaction.

Safe patient handling techniques can provide access to care regardless of size or ability.

VHA was the first hospital system in the nation to put in place such an advanced comprehensive and patient centered program. It's one more way that VA is making sure America's Veterans are given the finest care possible and that VA employees have the safest work environment possible.

VA values every patient care provider and sees this program as a way to protect this valuable resource!