An evaluation on the effects of safe person handling program implementation at long term care facilities for persons with complex intellectual, developmental, and medical conditions.

Background: This retrospective chart review sought to determine whether the introduction of a safe person handling and mobility (SPHM) program resulted in changes to the frequency, severity, cost, or profile of staff injuries incurred during person handling (PH) tasks at long-term care settings for persons with complex conditions.

Methods: This study analyzed the SPHM program implementation at an organization providing long-term residential, day habilitation, and special education services for persons with complex conditions. Data covered two 4-year periods before and after implementation.