One and One-Half Day Workshop ITAV
"It Takes a Village" SPHM Course - Learning & Discussions with SPHM Experts
March 9, 2025, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and March 10, 2024, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Elevate Your SPHM Program with the "It Takes a Village" (ITAV) Course

Are you ready to launch or revitalize your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) program? Whether you're new to SPHM or seeking ways to enhance an existing program, the ASPHP It Takes a Village (ITAV) course is designed specifically for you.

This immersive 1½-day interactive workshop dives into the essential components of successful SPHM programming and strategies to seamlessly integrate SPHM into your organization. Learn evidence-based methods and practices that you can implement immediately to make a tangible impact.

Led by nationally recognized SPHM experts and ASPHP members, the course offers practical solutions through engaging discussions, real-world case scenarios, and hands-on guidance tailored to your facility's needs. Participants will develop actionable plans to drive their programs forward, with personalized support from certified professionals.

What You'll Gain:
• Comprehensive insights into building and sustaining effective SPHM programs.
• Hands-on experience with the latest SPHM equipment.
• Opportunities to network with SPHM leaders and peers from diverse organizations.
• Valuable resources.

Why Attend?
More than 80% of past attendees strongly agreed that the content was highly relevant to their roles, and all instructors were praised for their expertise, professionalism, and supportiveness.

Don't miss this dynamic opportunity to gain expert advice, exchange best practices, and take your SPHM program to the next level. Join us for the ITAV Course and create a safer, more effective environment in your facility.

Spaces are limited, so register today!

Early Bird (On or before Feb 10, 2025) - Member: $515; Non-Member: $630
After Feb 10, 2025 - Member: $605; Non-Member: $705

Pre-Conference Workshop
2025WS001: Integrating Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) into Healthcare Facility Design

Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm
Presented by: Marie M. Martin, Ph.D., CSPHP, and LeAnn Schlamb MSN RN, EdS

This interactive workshop is designed to guide participants through the essential process of incorporating Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) principles into the renovation or construction of healthcare facilities. Participants will gain practical insights into the various phases of construction and planning, learn to navigate the differences between leased and owned spaces, and understand the distinctions between design-build and design-bid-build contracts.

Key concepts such as the Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) will be introduced, and attendees will work through sample projects at different design and construction stages to explore how SPHM equipment can be integrated effectively. The workshop will also include engaging exercises, such as reviewing vendor-provided resources and utilizing live equipment to evaluate a mockup of a sample room design (if available).

Workshop Objectives:
• Identify the phases of planning, design, construction, and activation where SPHM input can enhance outcomes.
• Recognize valuable resources to help SPHM professionals incorporate best practices into patient care construction projects.
• Analyze construction plans for potential safety concerns.
• Decide and Communicate strategies for incorporating SPHM into real-world construction projects.

About the Presenters:
Marie M. Martin, Ph.D., CSPHP is a Program Analyst for the VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program. With a Ph.D. in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Washington, her extensive experience spans industrial hygiene, curriculum development for OSHA training, and SPHM program leadership within the Veterans Health Administration. Since 2008, she has been deeply involved in integrating SPHM principles into facility planning and construction across the VA system.

LeAnn Schlamb MSN RN, EdS serves as a Clinical Planner for the VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management. With advanced degrees in nursing, forensic nursing, and adult education, her career highlights include developing simulation-based education programs, facilitating SPHM training, and collaborating on system assessments for pre- and post-construction projects. In her current role, she works with multidisciplinary teams to design healthcare spaces that promote safety and excellence in care for Veterans and their families.

This workshop promises to be an invaluable opportunity for professionals involved in healthcare facility planning, SPHM, and construction to gain hands-on experience and actionable strategies for creating safer and more efficient environments.

Early Bird (On or before Feb 10, 2025) - Member: $185; Non-Member: $225
After Feb 10, 2025 - Member: $235; Non-Member: $275

No onsite registration will be available.

ASPHP reserves the right to cancel any workshop if the minimum registration is not met. No meal service will be provided at any workshop.