Geriatric care on track

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Geriatric care on track

Les soins de gériatrie sur de bons rails

Type of item
Case study
Country
France
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
INRS
Provider (Original)
INRS

Description

In the internal medicine and acute geriatric care unit of the Montpellier University Hospital, in the Hérault region, tensions and high absenteeism were observed. Following an ergonomic diagnosis, adjustments were made to restore serenity. The rooms are equipped with ceiling rails that allow the use of lifts with fixed or mobile motors.

Au sein de l’unité de médecine interne et soins aigus gériatriques du CHU de Montpellier, dans l’Hérault, des tensions et un fort absentéisme étaient observés. Faisant suite à un diagnostic ergonomique, des aménagements ont permis de retrouver la sérénité. Les chambres sont équipées de rails plafonniers qui permettent d’utiliser des lève-personnes aux moteurs fixes ou mobiles.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Human health and social work activities
Hazards
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Year
2018