Question

what percentage of worker’s compensation claims in the healthcare setting can be attributed toward ineffective patient handling?

10%
15%
20%
25%

Explanation:

In healthcare settings, it is a known fact (from occupational health and safety research in the medical field) that approximately 25% of worker’s compensation claims are attributed to ineffective patient handling, which relates to the physical strains and injuries from improper patient movement/lifting.

Answer:

D. 25% (assuming the options are labeled A:10%, B:15%, C:20%, D:25% as per typical multiple - choice formatting for such questions)