Press Releases
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National Influenza Vaccine Summit Announces Recipients of the 2007 Immunization Excellence Award Winners
February 14, 2007 More info |
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Press Release from The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (ABOHN)
February 14, 2007 More info |
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New EEOC Guidance (FAQ's) re: application of the ADA to Health
Care Workers March 7, 2007 The EEOC has just this week issued the attached guidance in the form of FAQ's re: application of the ADA to Health Care Workers. More info |
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AOHP’s 2007-2009 Public Policy
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Survey Result for 2007-2009 Public Policy
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AOHP launches products for occupational health professionals Dated December 27, 2006 More info |
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AOHP earns seat on Joint Commission Nursing Advisory CouncilDated December 21, 2006
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AOHP signs Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (October 5, 2006)— The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) today established a collaborative partnership to improve workplace safety and health in the healthcare setting with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The healthcare industry is the second fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy, employing over 12 million workers. While the types of occupational hazards faced by these groups may vary, it is possible to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses, NIOSH and AOHP agreed. The MOU establishes the official capacity of the collaboration between NIOSH and AOHP, which is intended to promote best practices associated with workplace safety and health issues in the healthcare setting. “This is an important step in our efforts to protect these workers who have dedicated themselves to helping others” said NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. “The MOU allows us to combine our resources to put NIOSH research into practice in the healthcare setting.” “As an advocate and resource for health and safety protections for healthcare workers, we are excited to combine our resources and network with NIOSH to improve the health and safety of our members” said AOHP Executive President Denise Knoblauch, R.N. “This is an opportunity for us to come together and advance the effectiveness of the application of the research done in this area.” AOHP is the leading organization for occupational health professionals working in healthcare. For further information about AOHP visit the Web site at www.aohp.org. AOHP is dedicated to promoting the health and safety of workers in healthcare. This is accomplished through: NIOSH, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. For further information about NIOSH research and recommendations for preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths, call the NIOSH toll-free information number 1-800-35-NIOSH or visit the NIOSH Web site at www.cdc.gov/niosh/ For more information please call AOHP headquarters at (800) 362-4347 or e-mail info@aohp.org. |
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OSHA, Association of Occupational Health Professionals Renew Alliance dated October 10, 2006
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New Online Calculator Shows Potential Lift Injury Savings for Healthcare Facilities A new online calculator has been launched for risk managers and safety officials at healthcare facilities nationwide. The calculator provides an estimate of potential “Return On Investment” (ROI) from the implementation of a safe lifting program and to help justify the investment of time, training, and capital equipment. It is available at www.SafeLiftingPortal.com/calculator. |
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New Website -- SafeLiftingPortal.com-- Promotes Nurse,
Caregiver Injury Prevention thru Safe Lifting Practices |
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OSHA/AOHP Alliance Press Release |
