The air buzzed with energy on October 16, 2024, as the Safe Patient Handling (SPH) Fair unfolded in alongside Rachel Grigg and Crystal Goff, showcased the perfect blend of innovation, collaboration, and education, all in the name of patient and staff safety.
The fair featured hands-on demonstrations and practical skills training. Joanna Nielson, RN, a dedicated safety officer, worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success, while Raul Valderrama, BSN, RN, led engaging sessions on mobile lift usage. Attendees explored advanced equipment, including patient transfer aids, and practiced ergonomic techniques to prevent injuries. Engineering demonstrated evacuation chair functionality, while Bio-Med educated staff on equipment tagging. Security introduced safety initiatives and their new teams, promoting a secure workplace environment.
This year, Chief Nurse Executive Juanita Jularbal-Walton DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC elevated the event by introducing a strategic initiative aimed at reinforcing safety in the workplace. Her commitment created a unified sense of purpose that transcended the day’s activities.
With interactive learning, staff were empowered to improve their safe patient handling practices. The SPH Fair 2024 was more than an event; it was a collective movement toward safer, smarter patient care.