July 2015 | JTECH Medical “A memo has been issued by OSHA reaffirming the requirement to provide safe working conditions for nursing staff… OSHA reminds administrators that many resources have already been made available to help offer insight and...
July 2015 | National Public Broadcasting NPR covered a study done in Cleveland Clinic’s Neurointensive Care Unit that discusses the benefits of early mobilization with patients suffering from brain injuries. To read/listen to the full story, click...
June 2015 | National Public Broadcasting Earlier this year NPR published a series describing their investigations of nurse injuries in medical facilities. Their work seems not to be in vein as OSHA launches a program to protect nursing employees. Caretaker injuries...
June 2015 | Fierce Healthcare More reports that hospitals not complying with OSHA’s crackdown will face fines up to $70K. Another step in the right direction towards keeping both patient and caregiver protected. To read more, click...
June 2015 | Healthcare Finance Healthcare workers still have more reported injuries than any other industry. This epidemic safe patient handling injuries is finally being given a serious look by federal regulators. OSHA has plans of enforcing this this through...
April 2015 | Oregon OSHA Don’t become a back injury statistic. This video is intended to provide current information about ergonomics and safety issues related to patient handling and care tasks. The field of ergonomics is dynamic, and new information is...
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16700 SE 120th Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015
About Wy’East Medical
A privately-held company, Wy’East Medical is a leader in zero lift products for healthcare ergonomics and has been offering state-of-the-art Safe Patient Handling equipment to hospitals and healthcare facilities since 1989.
Wy’East houses both its corporate offices and 21st century manufacturing facilities in Clackamas, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, with full access to shipping providers for both national and international destinations.
Safe Patient Handling equipment from Wy’East Medical are used in one out of three healthcare facilities in the United States.
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