Nursing Occupational Health Flashcards
American association of occupational health nurses
professional association of nurses working in a business setting, dedicated to the health and safety of workers, worker populations and community grouos
NIOSH
scientific research
OSHA
enforcement
primary responsibility
injury prevention and health promotion including recognition of conditions that may harm the individual worker of the community
hazards
biologic
chemical
physical
psychosocial
example of biologic
infectious agents
body fluids
snakes
spiders
chemical example
diesel
aerosols
take home toxins
physical
electric and magnetic
cold/heat
noise, vibration, lighting
psychosocial
sexual harassment
psychosocial stress
interpersonal problems
assaults
who is the beginning of occupational health nursing
Ada mayo Stewart
workers compensation is federal or state
state
workers compensation acts
provide income replacement and healthcare for employees who sustain a work related injury or death
Americans with disabilities act
employers must make “reasonable accommodations” to enhance opportunities for individuals with disabilities, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability
shift to poractive approach with
goal of preventing illness and injury and promoting health
competencies
recognize and evaluate existing health hazards in workforce,
management and budgeting
legal and regulatory
toxicology
ergonomics
epidemiology
environmental health
safety
counseling
health promotion and education
