February 2015: What’s wrong with this picture?

What’s wrong with this picture?

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  1. Improper body mechanics- never bend over to lift.
  2. Lifting manually- use the lift equipment that is available.
  3. Lifting alone- if no lift equipment is available, staff members should at least get help assisting patients.

Check out the Safe Patient Handling page for helpful information.