06/08/2011
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"Health and Human Services would administer a $200-million grant program to cover costs of acquiring safe handling and equipment for eligible facilities."
"Workers would be protected from employer retaliation if they refuse to accept assignments which do not meet safety standards."
"Workers would receive training on safe patient handling and injury prevention."
"I'm proud that Minnesota hospitals understand that worker safety is part and parcel of good patient care."