Application should include a demonstration of the principles of proper body mechanics to minimize injury to both self and patients while transferring, lifting, turning, and/or positioning a patient (wheelchair transfer).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What principles of body mechanics should a medical assistant keep in mind to protect them from injury while transferring, lifting, turning, and/or positioning a patient?
- Why are proper ergonomics important to medical assistants as they perform administrative responsibilities?
- How can a healthcare worker's knowledge and application of proper body mechanics be important to patient safety?