(a) Review existing safe patient handling programs or policies,
including demonstration programs previously authorized by chapter seven
hundred thirty-eight of the laws of two thousand five and national data
and results;
(b) Consult with any organization, educational institution, other
government entity or agency or person that the workgroup determines may
be able to provide information and expertise on the development and
implementation of safe patient handling programs;
(c) Identify or develop training materials for consideration by health
care facilities; and
(d) Submit a report to the commissioner by July first, two thousand
fifteen identifying safe patient handling program best practices,
providing examples of sample policies, and identifying resources and
tools useful for providers to meet the goals of safe patient handling
policies.
5. All state departments, commissions, agencies, and public
authorities shall provide the workgroup with any reasonably requested
assistance or advice in a timely manner.