Skip to Main Content
hidden1hidden2

Safer patient handling leads to $220,000 savings

As many as 85% of nurses develop musculoskeletal disorders in their lifetime, with 79.6% reporting lost time from work.Clinician back injuries alone cost the U.S. health system an estimated $20 billion annually, according to OSHA estimates.    Mölnlycke’s Tortoise®️ Turning and Positioning systems has been successful in reducing caregiver injuries in a QIP.   One acute care hospital achieved a $220,000 cost avoidance by reducing patient handling incidents and claims.  

hidden1hidden2
hidden1hidden2

89% fewer MSD injuries in a long-term acute-care hospital

Learn how a long-term acute care unit experienced 89% caregiver and staff injury reduction ⏤ with $108,948 direct cost savings, using the Tortoise®️ Turning and Positioning System.  

'References'

Cookies

Cookies help us deliver our services and provide personalized experiences. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. You can opt out by clicking on the following link