Subdivision 1. Direct patient care worker. "Direct patient care worker" means an individual doing the job of directly providing physical care to patients including nurses, as defined by section 148.171, who provide physical care to patients.
Subd. 2. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a hospital with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 622110, 622210, or 622310; an outpatient surgical center with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 621493; and a nursing home with a North American Industrial Classification system code of 623110.
Subd. 3. Safe patient handling. "Safe patient handling" means a process, based on scientific evidence on causes of injuries, that uses safe patient handling equipment rather than people to transfer, move, and reposition patients in all health care facilities to reduce workplace injuries. This process also reduces the risk of injury to patients.
Subd. 4. Safe patient handling equipment. "Safe patient handling equipment" means engineering controls, lifting and transfer aids, or mechanical assistive devices used by nurses and other direct patient care workers instead of manual lifting to perform the acts of lifting, transferring, and repositioning health care facility patients and residents.
Subd. 5. Clinical settings that move patients. "Clinical settings that move patients" means physician, dental, and other outpatient care facilities, except for outpatient surgical settings, where service requires movement of patients from point to point as part of the scope of service.
2007 c 135 art 2 s 24; 2009 c 159 s 82; 2015 c 54 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry
Chapter 182 — Occupational Safety And Health
Section 182.65 — Citation And Legislative Purpose.
Section 182.651 — Definitions.
Section 182.6521 — Independent Contractors.
Section 182.6525 — Crane Operation.
Section 182.653 — Rights And Duties Of Employers.
Section 182.654 — Rights And Duties Of Employees.
Section 182.6545 — Rights Of Next Of Kin Upon Death.
Section 182.655 — Occupational Safety And Health Standards.
Section 182.6551 — Citation; Safe Patient Handling Act.
Section 182.6552 — Definitions.
Section 182.6553 — Safe Patient Handling Program.
Section 182.6554 — Safe Patient Handling In Clinical Settings.
Section 182.6555 — Reducing Occupational Exposures To Blood-borne Pathogens Through Sharps Injuries.
Section 182.656 — Occupational Safety And Health Advisory Council.
Section 182.6575 — Waiver Prohibited.
Section 182.658 — Posting Requirements.
Section 182.659 — Inspections.
Section 182.661 — Enforcement.
Section 182.662 — Procedures To Counteract Serious And Imminent Dangers.
Section 182.6625 — Honoring Deceased Workers.
Section 182.663 — Statistics And Record Keeping.
Section 182.664 — Occupational Safety And Health Review Board.
Section 182.665 — Judicial Review.
Section 182.667 — Criminal Penalties.
Section 182.668 — Protection Of Trade Secrets.
Section 182.669 — Discrimination.
Section 182.67 — Administrative Authority.
Section 182.671 — Workers' Compensation.
Section 182.672 — Representation In Civil Litigation.
Section 182.673 — Training And Education.
Section 182.6731 — Safety Awards.