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Arjo and Beverly team on back injury prevention.


Roselle Roselle (rōzĕl`), borough (1990 pop. 20,314), Union co., NE N.J.; set off from Linden 1890 and inc. 1894. Chiefly residential, the borough has some industry. , Illinois-based Arjo Inc., a manufacturer of hygiene hygiene, science of preserving and promoting the health of both the individual and the community. It has many aspects: personal hygiene (proper living habits, cleanliness of body and clothing, healthful diet, a balanced regimen of rest and exercise); domestic hygiene , lift, transport, and therapy systems, is partnering with Fort Smith, Arkansas-based Beverly Healthcare to promote a "no manual lifting environment" to reduce staff and resident injuries. A local sales representative will perform an ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics.  assessment at each facility and recommend equipment. If Beverly goes with the recommendation but doesn't experience a 30 percent reduction in back injuries, Arjo will buy back the equipment.

Beverly conducted a pilot program in selected facilities and is expanding the program to all of its 561 skilled nursing and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy.  facilities.
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Publication:Contemporary Long Term Care
Date:Jun 1, 1999
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