ErgoExpo 2019

Guy Fragala
Ph.D., Ergonomics, PE, CSP, CSPHP, MiM Master Moderator
Mobility is Medicine


Dr. Fragala has over 45 years of experience as a healthcare professional and is recognized as one of the pioneers of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility efforts in the United States. He has lectured throughout the world and is a recognized international expert in the application of ergonomics to the healthcare setting. He currently serves as the Senior Advisor for Ergonomics at the Patient Safety Center of Inquiry in Tampa, Florida. In 2012 he was awarded the National Advocacy Award for Improved Caregiver Safety and in 2017 awarded the Bernice Owen Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Research Award. His book entitled, Ergonomics: How to Contain On-the-Job Injuries in Healthcare, published by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, has influenced much of the work today related to healthcare ergonomics and safe patient handling and mobility programs.

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