Occupational health nurse consultants, whether internal or external to the organization, must document the benefit and effectiveness of services provided. In today's business environment, it is imperative that occupational health nurse consultants demonstrate their contribution to the corporate business mission and goals. Both qualitative and quantitative methods provide appropriate techniques that can be used for this purpose. These techniques measure value in monetary terms such as cost-benefit and cost-effective analysis tools, as well as through interviews, focus groups, and case examples. Regardless of how skillfully a service is provided, the value must be demonstrated, documented, and effectively communicated.
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