In this webinar
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the leading injury among healthcare workers in Ontario, with more than 45% directly related to manual patient handling. Research shows that slide sheets significantly reduce physical strain during transfers while improving client comfort and protecting skin integrity. Yet despite training and ready access to the equipment, slide sheets remain underused in many community healthcare settings.
This webinar examines the barriers to consistent slide sheet use with the aim of helping community healthcare organizations to combat these challenges. This session is ideal for personal support workers (PSWs), educators, managers, and health and safety leaders committed to workforce well-being and injury prevention.
About the presenter
Pamela Hopwood is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, a Research Associate at VHA Home HealthCare, and a former Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellow. Her work as a qualitative researcher focuses on work and health, precarious work, and health and social systems policy, with particular emphasis on the experiences of PSWs.
Registration
This is a free webinar. Please complete the registration form below to reserve your spot.
For assistance, please contact Betina Butler at bbutler@uwaterloo.ca.
Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.