KING Safety Webinar:

Nursing Home Ergonomics

September 22nd, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This timely webinar will focus on ergonomics in the nursing home setting. A comprehensive process that evaluates job hazards and involves the entire team to identify and implement solutions will create a safer work environment for employees and the residents we care for. 

Objectives:

At the completion of the webinar, participants will:

• Learn the steps in creating an ergonomic process
• Identify problem job tasks in aging services
• Learn about a variety of problem job task solutions

• Administrators
• Environmental Services/Facility Plant Managers
• Human Resource Directors
• Director of Nursing
• Safety and Security personnel
• Supervisors and Managers

Presenters:

John Juresic is the Senior Loss Control Consultant with Thomas McGee. John provides loss control services for the KING program. John has over 25 years of experience in safety with a major insurance company. His education and background are in consulting with clients on safety matters, and he was the regional leader for his prior company for ergonomic evaluations.

Travis Bennett is a Loss Control Representative with Thomas McGee and began working with KING members 4 years ago. He holds numerous safety certifications and professional memberships. Previously, Travis was the Environmental Safety & Health Specialist for Black & Veatch/Overland Contracting and the Safety Specialist and Safety Manager for Walton Construction Company.

Kevin McFarland is the President and Administrator of the KING program, now in its 28th year. He has been with LeadingAge Kansas for over 31 years. Kevin is a licensed insurance agent and social worker; and previously held the position of Director of Social Services at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.

Continuing Education:

This program is approved for 1.0 continuing education clock hours for Adult Care Home Administrators by the Kansas Departement for Aging and Disability Services in the core of Administration. Approved Provider number LTS A0009.

LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.0 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.

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