Mike Connors

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ILLINOIS NURSING HOME INITIATIVE
September 16, 2003
Mike Connors Regional Administrator Region V -
Chicago
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OSHAs Approach to Ergonomics
Guidelines Enforcement Outreach and
Assistance National Advisory Committee
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Illinois Health Care Summit November
2002 Barriers to Safe Resident Handling in
Nursing Homes
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GROUPS PARTICIPATING
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SUMMIT - TASK
Identify Barriers Define Priorities
Compile Effective, Feasible and Appropriate
Solutions
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BARRIERS IDENTIFIED
Management Commitment Training and Staff
Compliance Resident Needs Equipment
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ACTIVITIES TO DATE
Summit Follow-Up/Working Group Meetings
Meeting with IDPH Georgetown Project Tabor
Hills Video Workbook (English Spanish)
Training Seminars Best Practices
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NEXT STEPS
GET THE WORD OUT!

• Conferences/Seminars Coming Soon
• Owners/Administrators
• Healthcare Staff

We Need Your Support and Participation!
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SOURCES OF HELP
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COMMON GOAL
Fewer Injuries and Illnesses
Good Business Keeps Employees Safe and
Healthy Residents Benefit
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Thank you for your interest in health and safety!