Healthcare Industry – Back/Lifting Injuries for Nursing Home Workers
For workers in assisted living facilities, assisting elderly residents is a major part of their day. Oftentimes, their role may mean helping elderly or disabled residents get out of bed or a chair, or lifting them off the floor if they experience a slip, fall, or other accident. This puts nursing home employees at an increased risk of lifting-related injuries, especially back injuries. For assisted living facility workers, common types of back injuries include:
- Sprains and strains
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Fractured vertebra
Some types of back injuries go away on their own with time and rest. Others can lead to serious and long-term pain, and may impact a healthcare worker’s ability to perform their necessary work functions and other activities.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their healthcare industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your healthcare industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
