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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-80-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Safe Patient Handling Act of 2006.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-80-2. Legislative findings
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(a) Patients are at greater risk of injury, including skin tears, falls, and musculoskeletal injuries, when being lifted, transferred, or repositioned manually. (b) Safe patient handling can reduce skin tears suffered by patients by threefold, and can significantly reduce other i…
