Abstract
This issue of Workplace Health & Safety contains a Continuing Nursing Education Module on “The Future of Occupational Health Nursing in a Changing Health Care System” 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit will be awarded by AAOHN upon successful completion of the posttest and evaluation.
A certificate will be awarded when the following requirements are met by the participant: (1) Participant logs on to the AAOHN LMS website at www.aaohn.org/education/online-learning-center and enrolls in the course ($10 members; $15 non-members); (2) The completed posttest and course evaluation are entered online at at http://www.aaohn.org by April 2019;(3) A score of 75% (6 correct answers) is achieved by the participant.
Upon completion of this lesson, the occupational health nurse will be able to:
Describe social and political changes that will impact the practice of occupational and environmental health nursing
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).
Contact hours received for successful completion of the posttest and evaluation may be used for relicensure, certification, and re-certification.
Widespread implementation of health and wellness programs in all medium and large businesses in the US Rising insurance premiums A growing elderly population Skyrocketing costs of medications
Lack of choice in insurance companies Concerns about health information privacy Unaffordable deductibles Rising premium costs
Insurance companies cannot refuse to insure individuals with preexisting conditions Young people can remain on their parents’ insurance plans beyond age 21 Health insurance became affordable to people who previously were unable to purchase health insurance Individuals must pay a penalty if they do not buy health insurance
Making hospitals more profitable Ensuring medical specialists’ income remains very high Keeping populations healthy Eliminating or significantly reducing the need for nurses due to the current nursing shortage
Workers with chronic diseases have high rates of healthcare utilization. Chronic diseases can adversely affect workers’ quality of life. Chronic diseases can adversely affect workers’ ability to continue to work. All of the above
External open spaces Organizational properties that influence an individual community Air and water Plants and animals in proximity
Avoid politics Continue to advocate for environmental health, legislation, and policies designed to protect the health of workers and their communities Only get involved in politics at the local level Get involved in politics only if the opposition party is in power
5% of the civilian labor force 13% of the population 17% of the workforce 59% of all immigrant workers