A resident in a nursing home was transferred using a mechanical lift that made a grinding noise. The lift arm snapped causing a significant injury to the resident. The organization's risk management plan requires aides to visually inspect mechanical lifts prior to use.Was this risk management plan effective?The risk management plan was ineffective because the nursing home failed to train aides to identify mechanical lift defects.The risk management plan was effective because most residents are transferred with the mechanical lift successfully.The risk management plan was ineffective because the nursing home permitted the use of mechanical lifts with elderly residents.The risk management plan was effective because the nursing home addressed

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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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A resident in a nursing home was transferred using a mechanical lift that made a grinding noise. The lift arm snapped causing a significant injury to the resident. The organization's risk management plan requires aides to visually inspect mechanical lifts prior to use.

Was this risk management plan effective?

The risk management plan was ineffective because the nursing home failed to train aides to identify mechanical lift defects.
The risk management plan was effective because most residents are transferred with the mechanical lift successfully.
The risk management plan was ineffective because the nursing home permitted the use of mechanical lifts with elderly residents.
The risk management plan was effective because the nursing home addressed

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