The single greatest risk factor for overexertion injuries among health care workers is the manual lifting, moving and repositioning of patients. Health care workers at ANMC are no exception, and we are implementing solutions to protect staff and improve patient care. Our multidisciplinary Safe Patient Handling and Mobility team works to develop effective solutions to reduce employee injuries and their associated costs. The team includes representatives from Nursing, Safety, Institutional Environmental Health, Risk Management, Security, Patient Transport, Physical Therapy, Strategic ...

Frequently Asked Questions Listed below are several important questions for both patients and providers. Don’t see what you are looking for specifically? Submit your question below, and we will post it to our FAQs list. Why does a hepatitis B carrier need an ultra sound in addition to a blood draw?   AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) practice guidelines recommend a liver ultra sound every 6 months for hepatitis B infected males over 40, females over ...