Used in conjunction with mechanical lifting devices, patient care plans can reduce on-the-job injuries. examples of items in such plans include segregation of patients/residents based on need so equipment and trained staff are appropriately assigned and staggered staffing to provide additional manpower for peak periods. what else might be included in a patient care plan that would reduce on-the-job injuries due to lifting?

a. limiting the number of patients on each floor
b. specifying that all lifting equipment to a central location
c. limiting lifting to certain periods of the day
d. color coding of patient/residents lift requirements for posting at the bedside