 Texas Texas
is the first state to pass legislation requiring hospitals
and nursing homes to implement a safe patient handling and
movement program. The law took effect on January 1, 2006.
Facilities must now establish policies to control the risk
of injuries to patients and nurses when patients are lifted,
transferred, repositioned or moved. The new law allows a
nurse to refuse to perform or be involved in an activity
that poses an unreasonable risk of injury to anyone involved.
It also has very specific reporting, training and policy
requirements. These are set out in the eight main sections
of the law, Sections 256.002 (b) (1) through (b) (8).
We have organized our Texas services so that each specific
service addresses one of the eight operative sections of
the law. We also have two extra services as well that take
into account the specific needs of Texas hospitals and nursing
homes.
If you would like a copy of statute as well as a table that
describes our services as they relate to specific sections
of the statute, send an email with your name and phone number
to: information@osheaassociates.com
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