Alicia Kurowski, M.S.
Research Assistant, Ergonomics Doctoral Candidate, Department of Work Environment
Ms. Kurowski has worked as part of the core data collection team for Project A, collecting health surveys and conducting PATH (Posture, Activities, Tools and Handling) ergonomic observations on clinical nursing staff since the study began in the summer of 2006. Ms. Kurowski will present preliminary findings of resident handling practices of nursing staff members in long-term care facilities at two occupational health scientific meetings in the summer and fall of 2007.