Mike ConnorsRegional AdministratorRegion V - Chicago

ILLINOIS NURSING HOME INITIATIVE September 16, 2003

OSHA’s Approach to Ergonomics

• Guidelines

• Enforcement

• Outreach and Assistance

• National Advisory Committee

Illinois Health Care SummitNovember 2002

Barriers to Safe Resident Handling in Nursing Homes

GROUPS PARTICIPATINGOSHA Illinois Department of Public Health

Abbott Labs Illinois Health Care Association

Food and Commerical Workers Union

Legal Assistance Foundation

Illinois Citizens for Better Care Life Services Network

Illinois Council on Long Term Care University of Illinois - Chicago

Illinois Department of Aging

SUMMIT - TASK

• Identify Barriers

• Define Priorities

• Compile Effective, Feasible and Appropriate Solutions

BARRIERS IDENTIFIED

• Management Commitment

• Training and Staff Compliance

• Resident Needs

• Equipment

ACTIVITIES TO DATE

• Summit

• Follow-Up/Working Group Meetings

• Meeting with IDPH

• Georgetown Project

• Tabor Hills Video

• Workbook (English & Spanish)

• Training Seminars

• Best Practices

NEXT STEPS

GET THE WORD OUT!

Conferences/Seminars Coming Soon

• Owners/Administrators

• Healthcare Staff

We Need Your Support and Participation!

SOURCES OF HELP Local OSHA Offices:

Calumet City – (708) 891-3800

Aurora – (630) 896-8700

Des Plaines – (847) 803-4800

Peoria – (309) 671-7033

Fairview Heights– (618) 632-8612

Consultation Illinois On-Site Consultation

Dept. Of Commerce State of Illinois Center

100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-400 Chicago, IL 60601 Ph.:(312) 814-2337 Fax (312) 814-7238

Web Site http://www.osha.gov

Publications

COMMON GOAL

• Good Business

• Keeps Employees Safe and Healthy

• Residents Benefit

Fewer Injuries and Illnesses

Thank you for your interest in health and safety!