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2017 Research Projects

WorkplaceNL approved research funding for the following research project:

• Reducing Injury through Safe-Handling and Improving Early and Safe Return to Work
  • Authors: Dr. Alissa Setliff and Dr. Charlene Reccord, Eastern Health
  • Description: Research funding supported a multi-faceted evaluation of the main causes of lost-time injury by assessing the Early and Safe Return to Work Program (ESRTW), the Safe-Resident Handling Program, and the Safe-Materials Handling Program, termed the Safer Together Initiative. This initiative assessed a number of indicators including employee injuries, duration of lost-time, safety climate, and staff awareness and satisfaction.
  • Approved funding: $253,500.00 
  • Proposal project duration (months): 36 
  • Project documents:
    • Executive Summary: Safer Together 
    • Recommendations Report: Violence, Aggression and Responsive Behaviors (VARB) in Long Term Care 

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Research Projects and Reports

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