Ergonomic Specialist
Kelly is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Ergonomics and Worksite Prevention Programs. With 13 years of OT experience including 7 years working in various roles completing ergonomics and workplace prevention programs. She developed a Work Hardening Program from the ground up with an 87% return to previous Job of Injury requirements, provided hands-on ergonomic training for patient-facing staff on inpatient units at multiple facilities effectively reducing falls and injuries, and provided ergonomic evaluations from the office setting to phlebotomy and ultrasound. Kelly completed regular trainings with new employees in rehab and acute care settings at multiple facilities, with one rehab demonstrating a statistically significant decrease in patient falls, both assisted and unassisted.
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Kelly Donndelinger, MOTR/L, CEAS, HEAS
The OT + Ergonomics Powerhouse
Occupational Therapy experience brings master's level assessment, activity analysis, teaching for behavior change and achievable goals. Ergonomics bring the biomechanics to life. The convergence of the biomechanics of a specific person, the equipment, and job task to work together to be as safe and efficient as possible.
By combining combining OT and Ergonomics, we provide effective solutions to reduce injuries, time loss days, decreased productivity and employee turnover. Our recommendations are cost-efficient and designed toward a sustainable and productive workplace.