Occupational Health Management Archives – January 1, 2009
January 1, 2009
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You must have these business skills to survive in today's tough economy
This is the second of a three-part series on how occupational health professionals can survive in a down economy. This month, we cover business skills that you must obtain. -
Creative ways to obtain better business skills
Developing business skills is more important than ever in this down economy, but occupational health professionals often lack these skills, says Chris Kalina, MBA, MS, RN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN, director of global occupational health programs and services at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in Chicago. -
With certifications, you're a 'lot more marketable'
Certifications in occupational health nursing are not just alphabet soup. These can save your job in today's economy. -
Know these facts on certification exams
Here are some facts to consider before taking the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) certification examinations, from Ann M. Lachat, RN, BSN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN, executive director: -
Do this to prepare for examination
In addition to taking a certification review course, Tamara Y. Blow, RN, MSA, COHN-S/CM, CBM, FAAOHN, manager of occupational health services for Altria Client Services in Richmond, VA recommends doing these things to prepare for your American Board of Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) certification exam: -
What if occ health program isn't getting good ROI?
Low participation and poor survey responses. These are two indicators that an occupational health program may require re-design. -
Program gets ill, injured patients back to work
The award-winning medical and disability case management program developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has shown a significant impact in getting employees back to work in a timely manner. -
Airborne rule could lead to state, national standards
California might once again be setting a trend that could influence protection of workers who are exposed to infectious diseases - this time with a bold proposed standard to prevent aerosol transmissible diseases. -
At-a-glance: CA drafts rules against airborne diseases
California's proposed aerosol transmissible diseases standard covers a range of issues, including the minimum air exchanges per hour in negative pressure rooms (12, although they can be six if HEPA filtration is used), vaccination, and fit-testing. The standard would require employers to do the following: -
2008 Salary Survey Results: New responsibilities, new roles are coming for occ health
When it comes to occupational health salaries, "there is certainly not exponential growth, but it is not static, either," says Robert R. Orford, MD, CM, MS, MPH, president of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.