Mobilize COVID-19 patient early and the impact on recovery and rehabilitation

Physical Therapist

Margaret’s extensive experience as a hands on physical therapist gives her first hand knowledge of the physical difficulties faced by therapists in trying to promote independence in mobility levels for their dependent patients. Her many years as facility champion for safe patient handling, has resulted in >90% reduction of injuries. This experience, coupled with her expertise as a Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional and her passion for teaching, is the foundation behind her ability to teach and explain ergonomic and safe patient handling principles to all audiences. Margaret has presented extensively on a variety of topics in ergonomics, healthcare and rehabilitation, at local, state and national levels, and has published research on patient outcomes using Safe Patient Handling equipment for rehabilitation.

Clinical Solutions Manager - Arjo

Andy Rich earned his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Rush University in Chicago. After beginning his career in traditional clinical practice, he transitioned into the field of safe patient handling and mobility in 2004, and hasn’t looked back since.A passionate advocate for both caregiver and patient safety, Andy has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals and contributed to the development of industry standards through education, consultation, and program design. Over the past two decades, he has worked as a consultant, clinical manager, and solution manager within Arjo’s MOVE® Programs, partnering with healthcare organizations nationwide to strengthen safety culture, reduce injuries, and transform mobility practices.Andy brings a distinctive blend of clinical expertise, behavioral-based safety, systems thinking, and improvisational comedy to his work—helping complex change feel practical, human, and even enjoyable. A frequent presenter at regional and national conferences, he is dedicated to creating mobility solutions that keep patients and caregivers safe, and deliver results worth bragging about.