2012060011 ergonomics
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The document discusses work station ergonomics and safety. It notes that increased use of electronic health records means increased computer use in hospitals. It then provides examples of common ergonomic issues like monitor placement being too high, clutter limiting leg room, and limited desk space causing awkward postures. The document recommends ensuring proper lighting, taking regular breaks, and performing stretches to avoid injury from prolonged sitting. Neutral positioning and ideal lighting placement are also illustrated and described.
2012060011 ergonomics
- 1. WORK STATION SAFETY AND YOU
- 2. The use of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) in the hospital setting has become more pervasive. The federal governments recent initiative to increase adoption of the electronic health record (EHR) will only lead to increased adoption of a CIS in hospitals. Computers and technology vary from acute care organization to organization in terms of the extent of system automation and workflow. The EHR implementation and expansion will continue to evolve in the coming years, ergonomics needs to play a vital role with its growth and considerations for the future pictures. (Elkind, Finley & Narloch,2008)
- 3. The scientific study of work space, including details that affect productivity and worker health .
- 4. MONITOR RELATED PROBLEMS Eyestrain Awkward posture and positioning Eye fatigue and dryness 1. Monitor placed to high
- 5. CHAIR, DESK AND KEYBOARD RELATED PROBLEMS Awkward posture related to limited space on work surface Generalized fatigue and circulation restrictions 2. Clutter under work top limits space for chair and leg positioning
- 6. CHAIR, DESK AND KEYBOARD RELATED PROBLEMS Shoulder back and neck pain from sitting too far away from computer components 3. Limited space at Contact Stress desk 4.Contact stress from the table edge
- 7. CHAIR, DESK AND KEYBOARD RELATED PROBLEMS cont. Awkward postures Restriction of blood flow to legs Excess pressure on buttock Excess pressure on knee back pain Fatigue and numbness related to:- Inadequate back rest size, positioning and use of chair Inappropriately sized seat pan
- 8. Ensure light around monitor is same brightness as with monitor Take regular breaks from seating get up and walk Eye exercises Palming Exercise 5. Palming Exercise
- 9. Eye exercises cont. Refocussing exercises Perform micro-break stretches Shoulder shrugs Neck stretch Mid-back stretch Stand while talking on phone Use head phones when speaking
- 10. Ensure chair have adjustable back rest Use foot rest a when at desk If using laptop computer Use a docking station a work Sit on a pillow for additional comfort Use a notebook wristrest
- 11. NEUTRAL POSITIONING - This is a comfortable working posture in which your joints are naturally aligned. Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor. Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
- 12. Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees. Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly. Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward. Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.
- 13. 5. Diagram illustrating ideal placement of light sources relative to computer workstations
- 14. Lighting tips:- Use the contrast settings on your computer monitor to adjust the brightness of the screen. Move the monitor away from direct sources of light. Do not place the monitor screen directly facing a window. Use window coverings to control the amount of light that enters the room. Use task lighting for illuminating documents instead of bright overhead lighting.