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Why Preach Romans?
10/2/2008 2:24:21 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The Book of Romans has always been one of my favorites for two reasons. First, the doctrinal truths helped me understand justification, redemption and propitiation when I was a brand new Christian. I have never doubted my salvation in large part because I was encouraged to read this book as a new believer. I like this book for a second reason because I met my wife Beth in a Romans class at Moody Bible Institute. Reading this book always makes me think of her."
Teaching Students The Applicational Power Of The Big Idea
10/31/2008 2:23:44 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Expository messages sometimes seem irrelevant. Often the reason is that the big idea is stated in exegetical, rather than applicational terms. This paper discusses how to teach students to use the big idea as the applicational core of the message."
Theology: A Master Key for Unlocking Application in Biblical Preaching
10/30/2008 2:23:05 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Application is missing from many biblical sermons because preachers do not see a common link between the original audience and people hearing God’s word today. This paper explains how the theology of the biblical text links the modern audience to the original audience."
How to Share the Gospel Clearly
10/29/2008 2:22:02 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Once, when I was invited to preach at an evangelistic rally in Dallas, the organizing pastor introduced me to a dear woman before the meeting. He had talked with her previously, but remained unsure whether she was saved or not. He left me alone with her, so I asked some "diagnostic" questions to find out for myself. I concluded that she did not really understand the Gospel, so I explained it to her as clearly as I could, then led her to place her faith in Christ."
Keep it Clear and Simple
10/28/2008 2:21:30 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
What does a person have to believe in order to be saved? I have heard everything from "Believe in God" and "Obey the Ten Commandments" (or "Obey the Sermon on the Mount") to "Just believe that Jesus loves you."
The Number One Mistake Most Preachers and Communicators Make
10/27/2008 2:20:24 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The past few days I've been in a seminar with Willie Jolley, one of the top motivational speakers in the country and a recent inductee into the Speaker's Hall of Fame, who shared the business side of motivational speaking with a few of us. It was a great experience and provided me with the kind of information I need as I begin this new part of God's journey for me. However, after I asked Willie the following question, "What would you say is the number one mistake that new speakers make as they begin their professional speaking careers?", it dawned on me that if someone asked me that question about preachers, I would know exactly how to answer that question."
How to Fix the Most Common Preaching/ Communication Problem
10/26/2008 2:19:29 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"Have you ever started a message and quickly come to the conclusion, they're not with me? It's a terrible feeling, isn't it? I like to call that the, "Hey God, this one's for you!" moment. None of us likes being there. It's pure pain. So, how do we get around that?"
Wayne Shaw on "The Lord's Supper, Baptism, and the Pulpit"
10/24/2008 2:48:14 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"The Lord’s Supper, baptism, and the pulpit are vital to each other. They are more than symbols, but they do have symbolic value. Baptism signals our initiation into Christ and his church. The Lord’s Supper reminds us of Christ’s death for our sins."
MEGACHURCHES: The Coach in the Pulpit
10/24/2008 2:47:16 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"College sports grow in popularity and appeal each year. The players on a team come and go, so the spotlight always falls on the head coach. The life of a college coach offers a good analogy for understanding the role of a megachurch senior minister."
Dean M. Christensen on "Integrity in the Pulpit"
10/24/2008 2:46:04 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Over the past several years, cheating and plagiarism have surfaced as hot topics in academia, the news media, and more recently, the church. Several high-profile cases involve pastors of large churches who resigned, or were fired or suspended for repeated instances of "borrowing" sermons from various sources without attribution.
Aaron Chambers, "Invisibility vs. Visibility"
10/24/2008 2:42:30 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
". . . preaching puts a man in an awkward position where he has to capture people's attention only to redirect their attention to someone else."
Alan Larue on "How Can They Hear with a Preacher?"
10/24/2008 2:40:54 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"For some time I have been concerned about the future of the preaching ministry of our churches. In fact, I believe congregations with a paid ministry staff may already be facing a crisis."
David Erickson on "What Good is Preaching?
10/24/2008 2:39:12 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
"It is 9:30 Sunday morning. The stage is set for a solitary spokesman to assume his place behind a public pulpit. As this speaker shuffles his notes into final arrangement, the audience before him is doing some arranging of their own. One by one they begin to assume a physical posture that will allow them to tolerate the coming session. Over the years they have become quite adept at learning to look alert, while, in fact, being aloof."
Eddie Lowen on "How to Preach Like an Amateur"
10/24/2008 2:36:00 PM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching must be biblical, and might be expository. . . preaching must be personal, and might be original.
Chuck Sackett on "What’s Happening with Contemporary Preaching?"
10/24/2008 2:10:07 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. A critique if four emerging approaches to sermon writing. "Contemporary preaching has moved us in positive directions. It has forced us to take seriously the changing interests and worldviews of our listeners. It has reminded us that the message is critical, but so is the method. Contemporary preaching has caused all thoughtful preachers to ask if they are connecting with a changing world."
Chuck Sackett on "The Elusive Illustration: Letting the Text Provide"
10/23/2008 1:00:00 AM Dr. Chuck Sackett PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching.org. "Every preacher knows the challenge of finding the right image or illustration. Most have made friends with 10,000 Illustrations for Every Occasion (at least us old guys) or preachingonline.com or preachingtoday.com (this list is nearly endless). But is there a better way? At least a way that makes those tools as potent as possible?"
Barney Wells on "Preaching, Prayer, and Conflict"
10/22/2008 2:16:55 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "Don’t wait until two or three weeks before a change and then rush in a barrage of sermons. Treat the topic as it comes up in the normal course of preaching through a book or series over several months. The bigger the change, the further in advance you should start preaching about the issues involved. Conflict can be prevented by making sure the entire congregation understands the biblical basis behind a change the church is making."
J. Michael Shannon on "Preaching at the Speed of Light"
10/20/2008 2:31:23 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "The prospect of preaching adapting to modern times does not bother me. What concerns me is the number of those, even those friendly to the Christian faith, who wonder if preaching is outdated and if it will survive."
Gary Weedman on 'Preaching?' or 'Sharing?'
10/19/2008 2:29:11 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. ". . . it is helpful to think of these three categories of New Testament speech as concentric circles with the gospel at the core, expanding to the second circle of teaching about the gospel, expanding to the third circle of contemporary application of the teaching."
Mark Taylor on "The Problems with Original Preaching"
10/17/2008 2:28:07 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "After weighing what our writers this week have said about stolen sermons, I’ve decided something: Originality can be overrated. Am I the only one who feels this way?"
J. Michael Shannon on "Finding Illustration Gold Mines"
10/15/2008 2:21:48 AM PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Christian Standard. "The way some people talk, one would think that illustrations are appendages to a sermon. A minister doesn’t write a sermon and then add illustrations. Illustrations are as much a part of the sermon as the reasoning or outline. Many ministers can testify that an illustration is frequently all people remember of a sermon."
Integrative Classroom on Preaching
10/14/2008 11:00:00 PM Kent Anderson PreachersToolbox.com - Articles
Preaching.org. Kent Anderson has assembled 17 articles describing an integrative approach to biblical preaching. Begin with the first article and follow the links through to the end to gain an overview of Anderson's holistic approach to preaching. Includes sample sermons by Bill Hybels, Fred Craddock, Colin Smith, and R.C. Sproul.
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Not Get Involved?
OK...I'll admit that I don't know what the hell is going on in Boise. I, like so many of you, am picking up bits and pieces from the media's coverage of the Boise CVB's inexorable fade to black. And, relying on the media's take is always a dangerous proposition.So, with that disclaimer out of the way, allow me to say...WTF?The Mayor comes in at the eleventh hour and suggests mediation...but he needs a Council vote. They have that discussion on Tuesday night and one of the Council members actually says: "I'm just not sure we ought to put a dog in this fight."Really? REALLY? The people that your City rely upon to bring MILLIONS OF DOLLARS into your town have been put on waivers...and you don't think the City should get involved?Is the hubris of the City of Boise so great that you think visitors, conventions and events will choose your community because you're just all that. Without a nudge? Without incentives? Without a cheerleader?No offense...but you're not.Most destinations aren't.We all need, whether you know it or not, an organization stocked with seasoned professionals to compete with all the other destinations that are (like Bonzai, Shenzi and Ed) just salivating at the prospect of eating your lunch.Will somebody in Boise please get a clue...before residents lose jobs and entrepreneurs close up shop?
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Keepin' the Lights On
There's just something about Destination Marketing professionals. Is it the passion we have for our destinations? The overwhelming commitment to leaving a positive mark on our communities? Or, is it that we know that, without us, good people in our communities will lose their jobs...and maybe more?There aren't many professions in which people will continue to work without a paycheck, volunteering their expertise rather than walking away. But that's exactly what the staff of the Boise CVB is doing as lawyers try to find a solution to the nasty little turf battle that has threatened that city's future viability as a visitor and event destination.Pretty classy, if you ask me.
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Shrimp on the Barbee
As I blogged on Paul Hogan's dilemma yesterday, it occurred to me that Australia should contract with Outback Steakhouse to handle its American marketing campaign. Because, Outback knows what Australians don't.Australians may think that the whole "shrimp on the barbee" is trite and stereotypical. But, Outback is a hit because they know the concept still works in the States.It's not what you think...it's what the customer thinks. And many Americans still think of Paul Hogan.
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Look for more Paul Hogan Advertisments for Australia?
While most Australians apparently hated how the country was portrayed in the 80's TV ads featuring Paul (Crocodile Dundee) Hogan saying that he'd "throw another shrimp on the barbee" for us, the campaign is about as iconic as they come.These days, Hogan lives in Los Angeles...but recently returned to the land down under for the funeral of his mother. And was promptly served with an order barring him from leaving the country until he pays over $30 million in disputed back taxes.I wonder if, since most of the campaigns since his classic have been busts, they'll let him work off his bill by starring in ads that we Americans really want to see...and would likely respond to.Nah...I don't think so either.
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But, Can I Be Barefoot and Shirtless?
OK...I don't walk into a lot of banks, preferring the drive-up option. So maybe you see these all the time.But I 'bout died laughing when I saw this on the front door of one of mine (click image to enlarge).Hey, guys? I get the concept...but does this mean that, since it's not posted, the "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service" rule is no longer in effect?'Cause I'm all over dat!
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Not the Way to Start a New Venture
The subject of this post shall remain unnamed...as will the destination in which it resides. It really doesn't matter where it happened...and there's no need to embarrass the Destination Marketing Organization. It's not their fault. However...there is a hospitality lesson here.On a recent visit to said community, I attempted to redeem a coupon for $25 off a meal at a hotel restaurant. Slight problem: the hotel had recently traded hands and the new owners weren't real interested in redeeming coupons they hadn't distributed. So, the (very pleasant) waitress at my table was told by management to refuse my coupon.I was told that there was a sign next to the door announcing the new owners' decision to reject coupons from the old management company. Of course, it was so poorly designed as to attract no notice...and, as anyone who reads this blog knows, I'm always looking for stupid signs on my travels (and can't wait to share another one tomorrow on Funny Friday).So, there I was. Trying to get a $7 breakfast for free with a $25 coupon that clearly said that this restaurant would redeem this coupon through November 2010. And the hotel GM said, "no."Really? Really? Because it's not like you're the best hotel in town. And, for this childish $7 game, you're gonna risk my future business for....ummm, ever?Unless there are, like, thousands of these coupons in circulation...this is not a smart move. Not smart at all.Because the consumer doesn't care who owns the hotel. They only know that you said "no."
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OK...Maybe Not
Earlier this week, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett announced his plan to reinvigorate the State's Tourism Industry. Increasing the budget, redirecting hospitality taxes to Destination Marketing and a couple registration-free weekends for outdoor enthusiasts made up his 3-point plan.We commented that he was being a little vague...but that, at least, it was a start in including one of the State's largest industries and employers in the political discourse. We were concerned that he didn't exactly have a plan for increasing the budget and that there isn't exactly a "hospitality tax" to redirect. So, we weren't real sure where the money was coming from...but it sounded good.Barrett talked with the Wisconsin Radio Network yesterday...and his plan became clearer. And murkier. Seems that he intends to reinvest all the spending that will accrue from the visitors taking advantage of the free-fee weekends back into the Department of Tourism. Except, ummm, that revenue would be sensationally difficult to identify and track. And, even if you could track it, what happens if the chosen weekends are plagued with storms?Pinning the future of the State's Tourism Industry on the weather seems a little half-baked.But, it's not his fault. It's ours. We clearly haven't had meaningful discussions with the candidate to help him craft a workable plan for Wisconsin Tourism.Or, maybe we did...and his people weren't listening.
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Sounds Good on the Surface
Is this the year that Tourism becomes a campaign topic across America?It's happening in Georgia and Connecticut. And, now, in Wisconsin...as Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tom Barrett has announced his plan to jump start the State's tourism industry.In yesterday's news release, Barrett pledged to "revitalize" Wisconsin's Tourism Industry...but stopped short of saying exactly how (except supporting a couple registration and fee-free weekends a year to encourage out-of-state outdoor enthusiasts to visit). He intends to partner with industry leaders to "jointly find the resources" to create a competitive marketing campaign. And, he wants to "recommit" hospitality tax revenue to its "intended purpose"...except Wisconsin doesn't have a hospitality tax. There is the locally imposed Room Tax on hotels and the State rental car tax...but that's about it.If he does mean the Room Tax, he'll have Destination Marketing Organizations across the State solidly in his corner...and the League of Municipalities going through its storeroom looking for its bazooka. They really don't like it when people mess with their members' ability to tax.It shall be interesting to see how Barrett's opponents respond.
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The Chateau Lamothe
I don't know what it is about the suburbs surrounding Minneapolis-St. Paul...but I keep finding the most interesting restaurants. In a land that one might think would be saturated with Applebee's, Chili's and the rest of the blandness of suburban American Chains, there is an amazing selection of independents doing cool stuff.This past week it was the Chateau Lamothe in Burnsville...a quaint, warm and rustic wine bar with an eclectic menu overseen by Doris LaMott Hoel. As is my habit, I went for two small plates to mix up the experience and was simply blown away by her shrimp, coated in crushed won tons, baked to a crisp and served with sweet and spicy chili sauce. A close second was her Jambalaya with garlic marinated chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp with diced onions and red and yellow peppers in a Cajun red sauce, served over rice.And, while the food was simply superb, chatting with Dave Hoel at the bar was a treat...as was Doris emerging from the kitchen saying, "this is for Bill." It doesn't get much better than that. And, you should go.
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Silly Signage
I think that, by now, most of us know that, in the case of a fire, one should use the stairs...and not the elevator. But, hey...I'm OK with the reminders that are de rigueur next to most elevators across the land.Except for this one...because, ummm, it was on the first floor.As if I'm gonna rush into a burning building and use the elevator to get closer to the flames?Am I missing something here?
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Too Good to be True
Yesterday, we riffed on how cool it was that the first face-to-face debate in the Georgia Governor's race was to be about Tourism. But, according to media reports, one of the candidates balked at the last minute, saying he thought it was supposed to be a "discussion"...and not a "debate."According to the Savannah Morning News, while Democratic candidate Roy Barnes was on point throughout whatever the event was, Nathan Deal was non-committal and resorted to non sequitur answers to specific questions. Afterward, he claimed the two camps had agreed not to debate until October...otherwise, everybody would be asking them to (like, that would be a bad thing?). Oddly, Deal's own website says that he's debating in Columbus on August 26th. Whatever.I'm sure there are really important, strategic, super-double-dog-secret reasons why Deal balked...but it only makes him look evasive and non-supportive to the state's 240,000 hospitality workers. And, one would think he'd want some of those votes in November.But, that's just me...He does, however, have cool swag for sale in his online store. Again, whatever...
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Here's Something You Don't Often See
Candidate debates are fairly common. Candidates debating the future of Tourism is not.And yet, that's exactly what is happening this morning as the two candidates for governor of Georgia are squaring off in Savannah.But, what's even more unusual is that it's their first debate.Here's to the day that it won't be unusual.
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Lighten Up
While we live, as Don Henley once penned, "in such a graceless age," there are some words to which we have become so desensitized, we almost don't notice.Well, not all of us. The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board and a federal court have told Ieshuh Griffin that she can't have the words "NOT the 'whiteman's bitch'" placed next to her name on the fall ballot. In Wisconsin, Independent candidates are allowed to have up to five words of text next to their name to help voters better understand what they stand for. Just not those words, apparently.I get that some would call that phrase profane (and others racist)...but it's not like kids will be seeing it. And, when a word like "bitch" gets tossed around on TV and radio as much as it does, I'm not so sure I see the foul here.But it would so make me smile to see that on a ballot...to the point that I might just vote for Griffin.Which is probably what the Board and the court are worried about.
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Visitor Centers...on Steroids
As American States close their Visitor Centers, their international counterparts continue to enhance theirs. And, as always, our international brethren are way ahead of us.Take the case of Manchester, where they blend high touch and high tech to make their VIC ubber cool...and effective.What is it that we in the States are waiting for?Oh, yeah...our budgets have been slashed because we're not seen as relevant.Unlike our international peers.Thanks to Manolis and AbouTourism for the catch.
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Creative, ummm, Oklahoma?
You know what it's like when you have a friend you only see at conferences and industry events...but lives in your town? What's up wit dat...other than it's clear you're a "lazy" friend. As I have been with one of mine.We finally connected last week for the lunch we've been saying we were going to do for years. And, I realized just how lazy I've been...as he turned me on to people, concepts and events that are simply mesmerizing. Ahhh, the worlds that I have been missing...He told me about a movement to revolutionize education. A movement to celebrate creativity. A movement to re-imagine economic development for communities. And, that it is all culminating in an event in, ummm, Oklahoma?Hell yes, Oklahoma. Why not Oklahoma? Why would anyone think that the creative (and subversively passionate) spirit isn't thriving in a place called Oklahoma?OK...check these out (just as he told me). The infamous TED videos featuring Sir Ken Robinson (the first one first...and then the new one from this year).And then, the promo video for this year's Creativity World Forum...in Oklahoma.Thanks, George. Can we, like, get together again next week?
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got tornados?
There's Dark Tourism, Medical Tourism, Girlfriend Getaways, Bro-cations...and, oh yeah, just being lazy tourism.Now there's Tornado Tourism, attracting visitors from as far away as Europe to America's Heartland. ABC News has the story.
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Yin and Yang
As we noted a few weeks ago, Missouri has passed a law that exempts Online Travel Agencies from paying tax on the difference between what they pay the hotels and what they charge their customers. Bad news for local governments and Destination Marketing Organizations.On the other hand, the State of New York has just passed a bill that is the polar opposite.This gets more interesting by the day.
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One More Old Spice Parody
While we loved our last Funny Friday Old Spice parody, we just had to share this one from Stephen Jones and the Brigham Young University Library.Have a great weekend...on whatever you choose to ride.
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A Stand Up Guy in a Fall Down Economy
Rich Carollo has led the Oak Park IL CVB for eight years. During that time, he's been an innovator on a relatively small budget. We featured him on DMOU.com for his creative audio walking tours. He helped land his destination as one of the sites for the 2006 Gay Games. He recently led a branding effort for the destination.But, as we noted a few weeks ago, it's ugly in Illinois. And, Rich has made all the cuts to his organization that he can, and the State still owes $75,000 to the organization. And, nobody really knows if or when they'll pay up. So, rather than cut any more staff...he cut himself. He resigned yesterday, effective the end of this month.It's a rare individual that would sacrifice himself in a situation like that. But, that's Rich.He says he's headed to Colorado to plan his next move. And, Illinois' loss is Colorado's gain.Best of luck, my friend. You are a class act.
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The Human Toll of the Oil Disaster
We talk about the ecological disaster in the Gulf. We talk about the economic carnage in BP's wake.And, some of us ache for the thousands of people who made sharing the Gulf with the rest of us their life's passion. For them, it was always way more than a job...it was a way of life. A way of life that, for some, may never come back.It certainly won't for Foley's Allen Kruse, who committed suicide in the wheelhouse of his charter boat, The Rookie, last month after months of frustration with BP's bureaucracy and worry about his family's future.Suicide is rarely the answer...but that doesn't mean I can't imagine how hopeless Kruse must have felt. And, how helpless others like him must continue to feel, being jerked around and abandoned...their only crime being loving their lifestyle.As I have since that fateful day this spring when it was clear that BP didn't have a clue, I keep them all in my prayers. You should too.
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9/2/2010 12:00:16 AM Safe Lifting News
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Take our September Poll: National Certification
9/2/2010 12:00:15 AM Safe Lifting News
Should there be a formal, national certification offered for caregivers and staff whose job descriptions require performance of patient lifting, repositioning, and transfer tasks?
NIOSH posts Spanish-language guidance for safe lifting in nursing homes
9/2/2010 12:00:14 AM Safe Lifting News
NIOSH recently posted the Spanish version of "Safe Lifting and Movement of Nursing Home Residents" to it Web site. The guide, originally published in English in 2006, is for nursing home employers, administrators, nurse managers, safety officers, and healthcare workers interested in establishing a safe resident lifting program.
The publication includes sections on:
The Challenge of Lifting Residents in Nursing Homes
Benefits, Cost, and Effectiveness of a Safe Resident Lifting Program
Frequently Asked Questions about Safe Lifting, Handling, and Movement Programs
Reading Room: The Business Case for Safe Patient Handling Summaries of Three Recent Studies Detailing the Cost Benefits
9/2/2010 12:00:13 AM Safe Lifting News
Safety comes first: keeping residents safe with bathing and lift equipment upkeep
Although it's not uncommon to find 20-year-old lifts still in operation, quality-conscious providers know that routine preventive maintenance and scheduled parts replacement is the only way to keep older equipment operating safely and effectively. Providers should request maintenance and inspection schedules from their vendors. They also should provide ongoing education to ensure that staff are properly inspecting lifts before each transfer and documenting their findings. Read more
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Reading Room: A Patient is Not a Box
9/2/2010 12:00:12 AM Safe Lifting News
Proper lifting techniques used to be part of every nurse's training, but as patients get older, heavier, and sicker, the traditional "Lift with your legs, not with your back," just doesn't work anymore. Injuries to both patients and employees are on the rise, and to make sure that they're providing the best healthcare possible, many hospitals are instituting mandatory mechanical lift programs. Read the entire article
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Reading Room: Program Momentum - Sustaining Sizzle
9/2/2010 12:00:11 AM Safe Lifting News
Several excellent examples of safe lifting program success are cited in this round-up article. Emphasis is on nurses wrestling with how to maintain program momentum. Click
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Reading Room: NY's First Safe Patient Handling and Training Center Aims to Reduce Worker Injuries
9/2/2010 12:00:10 AM Safe Lifting News
The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) and the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health have teamed up to develop one of the state's first safe patient handling centers. The center's mission is to prevent injuries related to patient lifting, in addition to educating healthcare students, area hospitals and nursing home staff with modern zero lift, safe-patient handling equipment and repositioning devices. Read more
here
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Reading Room: St. E's Safe Patient Handling Program celebrates 5th anniversary
9/2/2010 12:00:09 AM Safe Lifting News
St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) was the first in Mohawk Valley area to have a hospital-wide Safe Patient Handling (SPH) program. SEMC wanted to provide the safest possible environment for patients and staff when patient transfers and movements are required within the hospital. In 2005, 72 percent of SEMC workers' compensation costs were directly related to patient-handling injuries. Within 18 months, the cost for patient-handling injuries was dramatically reduced to 12 percent. Visit
here
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Reading Room: Safe Patient Handling and Lifting Standards for a Safer American Workforce
9/2/2010 12:00:08 AM Safe Lifting News
Testimony of June M. Altaras, RN, BSN, MN, Nurse Executive, Swedish Health Services, before the Senate Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee hearing, May, 2010.
"Patient safe handling is not simply an initiative or a program or a policy, it is a culture change and as such it requires the engagement and support of front line staff in designing the approach, establishing a workflow and selecting equipment. In addition, it requires the support of senior leadership, middle management, and unit experts. This is not a small undertaking, it is a long-term commitment; however, the results can be dramatic. Read verbatim testimony
here
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Reading Room: Report addresses retention of experienced nurses at Greenville Hospital in SC
9/2/2010 12:00:07 AM Safe Lifting News
A 2004 risk analysis found that experienced RNs at this hospital housing a bariatric surgery program had increased rates of physical injuries due to patient handling. In response, a safe patient handling program was implemented. Minimal lift equipment was purchased, staff was provided ergonomics training and a new role of Nurse Ergonomist was created to oversee and support the program "roll out". Results included lower experienced RN turnover, fewer experienced RN days lost due to patient handling injuries, cost savings, and improved job satisfaction. Read the report
here
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Reading Room: Safe Patient Handling - Improving the Safety of Caregivers and Patients
9/2/2010 12:00:06 AM Safe Lifting News
What if we could create a workplace for healthcare providers where they felt energized and satisfied, supported, healthy and safe? Would that be a huge win? And if the quality of patient care improved also, would that be even better? Both are very possible, as you'll find out when you read
this article
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Ask The Lift Doctor: NIOSH Lifting Limit Recommendation
9/2/2010 12:00:05 AM Safe Lifting News
Greetings, Can you please send me the link that has the NIOSH recommended 35-lb. maximum weight lifting limit for healthcare workers, or can you tell me where I can find this information on the NIOSH website. Thank You!!
Ken Grachanen
CHRISTUS Health
Ask The Lift Doctor: Turning a back boarded patient
9/2/2010 12:00:04 AM Safe Lifting News
What is the recommended method to turn a client who is on a backboard, so that the board may be removed and then they may be examined by a physician?
Michele Stanley
Red Deer Regional Hospital
Ask The Lift Doctor: Lifting a patient who has fallen to the floor
9/2/2010 12:00:03 AM Safe Lifting News
Once a patient has fallen, many nurses quickly try to get the patient back to bed without using lifting equipment. Is this wise?
Ellen Quinn
TMHS
Ask The Lift Doctor: Transporting a patient in a Geri chair
9/2/2010 12:00:02 AM Safe Lifting News
Does transporting a patient in a Geri chair pose a greater risk of injury to staff? Do you have any literature on this?
Rosa Rodriguez
Hospital of Saint Raphael
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