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Occupational safety in homecare organizations: the design and implementation of a train-the-trainer program.
- Source :
- Home Health Care Services Quarterly; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p87-113, 27p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
-
Abstract
- Homecare workers face significant occupational risks, necessitating effective safety training programs. This paper presents a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program developed to enhance occupational safety in homecare organizations. Through an analysis of 229 reported safety events, the frequency and type of incidents, such as injuries during handling, road crashes, slips, trips, and falls, were identified and primarily attributed to human errors and violations. Based on the results, a TTT program was designed and implemented. The TTT successfully engaged Health, Safety, and Environment managers, fostering collaborative activities, knowledge sharing, and resource discussions. The program modules address critical areas, including distractions and inattentions, fatigue, time pressure, frustration and aggressiveness, and safety behaviors. This innovative approach provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to improve homecare workers' safety. The findings add to the broader comprehension of occupational safety in the homecare sector, proposing a pragmatic framework for future interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HOME care services
CORPORATE culture
HUMAN services programs
TIME pressure
OCCUPATIONAL roles
PATIENT safety
MEDICAL quality control
EVALUATION of human services programs
WORK environment
HOME environment
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
EMOTIONS
QUANTITATIVE research
WORK-related injuries
JOB stress
HUMAN error
COMPARATIVE studies
INDUSTRIAL safety
TRANSPORTATION of patients
INDUSTRIAL hygiene
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01621424
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Home Health Care Services Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176340954
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01621424.2023.2292193