Occupational safety in homecare organizations: the design and implementation of a train-the-trainer program.

Autor: Fraboni F; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Morandini S; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Zappalà S; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Guglielmi D; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.; Department of Education Studies, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Mariani MG; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., De Angelis M; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy., Pietrantoni L; Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Home health care services quarterly [Home Health Care Serv Q] 2024 Apr-Jun; Vol. 43 (2), pp. 87-113. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 17.
DOI: 10.1080/01621424.2023.2292193
Abstrakt: Homecare workers face significant occupational risks, necessitating effective safety training programs. This paper presents a comprehensive Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program developed to enhance occupational safety in homecare organizations. Through an analysis of 229 reported safety events, the frequency and type of incidents, such as injuries during handling, road crashes, slips, trips, and falls, were identified and primarily attributed to human errors and violations. Based on the results, a TTT program was designed and implemented. The TTT successfully engaged Health, Safety, and Environment managers, fostering collaborative activities, knowledge sharing, and resource discussions. The program modules address critical areas, including distractions and inattentions, fatigue, time pressure, frustration and aggressiveness, and safety behaviors. This innovative approach provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to improve homecare workers' safety. The findings add to the broader comprehension of occupational safety in the homecare sector, proposing a pragmatic framework for future interventions.
Databáze: MEDLINE