AOHP Releases Position Statement on the Critical Role of Occupational Health in Healthcare
The Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) has released a position statement on The Critical Role of Occupational Health in Healthcare. AOHP advises that healthcare employers recognize the value of occupational health staff who are responsible for the health and safety all healthcare workers.
AOHP's position statement defines the requirements of the occupational health professional, who must continually learn new skills, adapt current practices to meet changing needs, and develop innovative approaches to solving problems. It also highlights key areas of responsibility for these professionals within the healthcare organization, including:
• Evaluating individuals prior to and throughout employment.
• Providing vaccinations, fitness for duty evaluations, and injury management and reporting.
• Understanding evolving national and state regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Overseeing respirator fit testing, and safe patient handling and workplace violence prevention programs.
• Management of bloodborne pathogen and ergonomics practices.
"AOHP is committed to promoting the importance of the role of occupational health professionals in healthcare facilities," explains AOHP executive president Mary Bliss, RN, COHN. "The direct impact of their work improves the health of employees, which in turn improves the health of patients and communities."
AOHP is a national association with about 1,000 members whose vision is to be the defining resource and leading advocate for occupational health and safety in healthcare. AOHP promotes health, safety and well-being for healthcare workers through: advocating for employee health and safety; occupational health education and networking opportunities; health and safety advancement through best practice and research; and partnering with employers, regulatory agencies and related associations.
The Critical Role of Occupational Health in Healthcare Position Statement document can be viewed online at https://aohp.org/aohp/TOOLSFORYOURWORK/PositionStatements.aspx.
Source: AOHP
Genomic Surveillance A New Frontier in Health Care Outbreak Detection
November 27th 2024According to new research, genomic surveillance is transforming health care-associated infection detection by identifying outbreaks earlier, enabling faster interventions, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
