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Inj Prev 10:206-211 doi:10.1136/ip.2004.005595
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An evaluation of a “best practices” musculoskeletal injury prevention program in nursing homes

Table 4

 Assaults and violent acts during resident handling

Data source Rate (No) of pre-intervention assault injuries per 100 FTE Rate (No) of post-intervention assault injuries per 100 FTE % Reduction
FTE, full time equivalents.
Workers’ compensation claims 0.76 (7) 0.21 (2) 72%
OSHA 200 logs 0.65 (6) 0.32 (3) 50%
First report of employee injury or illness 5.32 (28) 3.75 (26) 30%

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