Fall Prevention and Safe Transfers Training

"How to make your back last 100 years!" 

When

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
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Where

This is an online event.


 
 

Please join the DDA Regional Nurses on Wednesday June 8, 2022 from 10am-1pm for the "Safe Transfers Training".

The session is open to all DDA provider staff and will cover the following:

  • Basic lifting principles
  • How to keep your back safe while lifting anything
  • Transfers from wheelchairs and beds
  • Safety tips for yourself and the patient

Presenter: Justin Gilligan, PTA - TheraFit Rehab

If you have any questions about the event or how to register, please feel free to reach out to, Michelle Pigford-Bishop at michelle.pigford@maryland.gov.  

All nursing related questions should be directed to your regional nurse.

Central Maryland Regional Office
mardi.adams@maryland.gov
kelly.jones2@maryland.gov

Southern Maryland Regional Office
john.miller1@maryland.gov
ramona.bradley@maryland.gov

Western Maryland Regional Office
wendy.shaffer-yingling@maryland.gov
beth.laisure@maryland.gov 

Thank you for your attention and response, and we look forward to having you on the webinar.