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The Occupational Health Nurse: Essential Resource for Workplace Safety and Wellness

Discover the critical role of Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) in promoting workplace health and safety. This resource highlights valuable associations, certifications, and educational opportunities available to OHNs. It emphasizes the importance of professional networking and engagement in legislative issues, while providing insights into the technology and information needed for effective practice. The collaboration between OHNs and vendors enhances occupational health services, making it easier for nurses to implement best practices in workplace environments.

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The Occupational Health Nurse: Essential Resource for Workplace Safety and Wellness

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  1. The Occupational Health Nurse: A Valuable ResourceGreat Lakes Center for Occupational Health and Safety/OSHAUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoDecember 9, 2000Mary C. Amann, RN, MS, COHN-S/CM

  2. RESOURCES FOR THE “RESOURCES” • Professional Associations • AAOHN • State and Local OHN Associations • Specialty OHN Associations • Health Care • Case Management • Travel, Educators, Directors, etc. • American Public Health Association • American Nurses Association

  3. Benefits of Professional Associations • Standards of Practice • Educational Opportunities • Specialty Updates • Representation • Legislative Issues • Multi-Disciplinary Initiatives • Network Building

  4. Professional Certifications • Validate mastery of knowledge and ability to practice with proficiency • Establish recognition to administer or provide services in regulated services and programs • ABOHN • COHN-S & COHN • CM • ANA- • ANP,FNP, CNS • Functional Certifications: Hearing, Ergonomics, Pulmonary Function, etc.

  5. NIOSH Educational Resource Centers • Basic Education • Specialty Training • Outreach Services • Access to Research • Mentoring

  6. Vendor CommunityA 2-Way Relationship 1. OHNs Provide Input into the Design and Development of Products & Services 2. Vendors Supply Products and Services to Support and Enhance Occupational Health Practice

  7. INFORMATION • Journals • Publications • Guidelines • TECHNOLOGY

  8. The Internet • Expert Data Bases • Global Interfaces • Professional Association Sites: • Guidelines • Publications • Continuing Education • Provider Networks • Connection to Peers

  9. Useful Websites for OH Professionals • Government: • National Library of Medicine • CDC • OSHA • NIOSH • ATSDR, TOXLINE, • Healthfinder

  10. Professional Sites • AAOHN • ABOHN • OEM • University Sites (UIC.OHNurse.edu) • ANA • APHA

  11. List Serves & Discussion Forums: Connect Practitioners Worldwide • Provide Peer Support and Contribute to Decision-making • Increase Awareness of Emerging Health Issues • Provide a Forum for Discussion of Varying Aspects and Perspectives on OH Issues • Allow “Benchmarking” to establish the “state of the art” or “best practices” • Engage Policy-setters and Regulation-makers to Clarify Issues • Duke OEM List • OSHA OHN List • OccEnvMedicine List • ANA

  12. USEFUL LISTSERVES • DUKE • CDC - ENVIR.NURSE LISTSERVE • OCC-ENV-MED LISTSERVE • OEM CLINICS • LEAH CURTIN • ANA

  13. IT TOOLS • Computerized Patient Record (CPR) • System Integration Programs • Compliance Assurance Systems • Epidemiological & Statistical Models • Clinical Pathways • Business Modeling Systems

  14. “Internal” Resources • A “Champion” • Employee Groups; Safety Teams, Unions, Quality Teams • Management Teams • “Intranets” • Company/Agency Publications

  15. “SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”

  16. The Bottom Line SKILL + EDUCATION + RESOURCES + OPPORTUNITY EQUALS = VALUE maryamann@worldnet.att.net

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