Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 69-74 , September 2010

A Process for the Selection of a Patient Handling Ceiling Lift Manufacturer

  • Stephen B. Randall, BSIE, CIE

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Stephen B. Randall, Safety & Infection Control, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2100 Stantonsburg Rd., P.O. Box 6028, Greenville, NC 27835-6028.
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  • Walter J. Pories, MD, FACS
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  • Glenda Lucas, MSOS, CHSP

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PII: S1546-0843(10)00083-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2010.05.001

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 69-74 , September 2010