Algorithms can be used to find safe methods for individual tasks. They can be found in the SPHM Guidebook or in the new VA Safe Patient Handling app, which is available in the mobile application stores or at https://mobile.va.gov/app/safe-patient-handling.

References:

• VHA SPHM Algorithms
• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Ergonomic Tools
• Orthopaedic algorithms from National Association of periOperative Nursing (NAON) .