1. Mike Connors Regional Administrator Region V - Chicago ILLINOIS NURSING HOME INITIATIVE September 16, 2003

2. OSHA’s Approach to Ergonomics Guidelines Enforcement Outreach and Assistance National Advisory Committee

3. Illinois Health Care Summit November 2002 Barriers to Safe Resident Handling in Nursing Homes

4. GROUPS PARTICIPATING OSHAIllinois Department of Public Health Abbott LabsIllinois Health Care Association Food and Commerical Workers Union Legal Assistance Foundation Illinois Citizens for Better CareLife Services Network Illinois Council on Long Term CareUniversity of Illinois - Chicago Illinois Department of Aging

5. SUMMIT - TASK Identify Barriers Define Priorities Compile Effective, Feasible and Appropriate Solutions

6. BARRIERS IDENTIFIED Management Commitment Training and Staff Compliance Resident Needs Equipment

7. ACTIVITIES TO DATE Summit Follow-Up/Working Group Meetings Meeting with IDPH Georgetown Project Tabor Hills Video Workbook (English & Spanish) Training Seminars Best Practices

8. NEXT STEPS GET THE WORD OUT! Conferences/Seminars Coming Soon Owners/Administrators Healthcare Staff We Need Your Support and Participation!

9. SOURCES OF HELP Local OSHA Offices: Calumet City – (708) 891-3800 Aurora – (630) 896-8700 Des Plaines – (847) 803-4800 Peoria – (309) 671-7033 Fairview Heights– (618) 632-8612 Consultation Illinois On-Site Consultation Dept. Of Commerce State of Illinois Center 100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-400 Chicago, IL 60601 Ph.:(312) 814-2337 Fax (312) 814-7238 Web Site http://www.osha.gov Publications

10. COMMON GOAL Good Business Keeps Employees Safe and Healthy Residents Benefit Fewer Injuries and Illnesses

11. Thank you for your interest in health and safety!