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Together Everyone Achieves Mobility Safely (T.E.A.M.S)

T.E.A.M.S. advances John Dempsey Hospital's goal of becoming the safest hospital in Connecticut. The highest degree of patient and employee safety within the task of patient handling is achieved through the development, implementation and monitoring of a uniform patient handling program.

For questions regarding the Safe Patient Handling Initiative, please contact Patti Wawzyniecki in the Office of Research Safety, 860-679-3844 or Kim Silverman, Rehabilitation Services, Beeper No. 525-0280 (or through Page Operator).


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