A Louisiana nursing assistant killed a patient while attempting to operate a hydraulic lift "by herself" to move the person ...
An elderly individual being securely lifted with a patient transfer chair — showcasing safer mobility solutions for home care and independence. A Hoyer lift with sling designed for safe and easy ...
Johnson worked at Jefferson Manor, a nursing home in Baton Rouge. In June 2024, she was using a hydraulic lift to move a female patient from a chair to a bed when the patient slipped out of the side ...
At Grande Ronde Hospital’s Children’s Clinic, care has always been about meeting young patients where they are. Thanks to a new addition at the clinic—a ceiling-mounted lift—providers can now quite ...
A former certified nursing assistant in Louisiana has been indicted on a charge of negligent homicide after a patient under ...
Diamond Johnson, 24, of Zachary, was indicted by a grand jury Thursday, following an investigation from the Attorney ...
Nursing employees have historically been taught to use “proper body mechanics” to safely lift and move patients, but researchers concluded there is no safe way to manually complete the task, according ...