New York § 2997-G Legislative intent

New York Statutes

§ 2997-G — Legislative intent

New York § 2997-G

Law PBHPublic Health

Title 1-ASafe Patient Handling

Art. 29-DHealth Information and Quality Improvement

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N.Y. Public Health § 2997-G (2026).

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  § 2997-g. Legislative intent. The legislature hereby finds and\ndeclares that it is in the public interest for health care facilities to\nimplement safe patient handling policies. There are many benefits that\ncan be derived from safe patient handling programs. Patients benefit\nthrough improved quality of care and quality of life by reducing the\nrisk of injury. Caregivers also benefit from the reduced risk of career\nending and debilitating injuries leading to increased morale, improved\njob satisfaction, and longevity in the profession. Health care\nfacilities may realize a return on their investment through reduced\nworkers' compensation medical and indemnity costs, reduced lost\nworkdays, and improved recruitment and retention of caregivers. All of\nthis could lead to fiscal improve

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§ 2997-g. Legislative intent. The legislature hereby finds and\ndeclares that it is in the public interest for health care facilities to\nimplement safe patient handling policies. There are many benefits that\ncan be derived from safe patient handling programs. Patients benefit\nthrough improved quality of care and quality of life by reducing the\nrisk of injury. Caregivers also benefit from the reduced risk of career\nending and debilitating injuries leading to increased morale, improved\njob satisfaction, and longevity in the profession. Health care\nfacilities may realize a return on their investment through reduced\nworkers' compensation medical and indemnity costs, reduced lost\nworkdays, and improved recruitment and retention of caregivers. All of\nthis could lead to fiscal improvement in health care in New York State.\n