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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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Certifications in occupational health nursing are not just alphabet soup. These can save your job in today's economy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Low participation and poor survey responses. These are two indicators that an occupational health program may require re-design.
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The JUPITER trial causes a stir; ACP practice guideline for antidepressant use; testosterone for low libido; continued shortage of Hib vaccine; FDA Actions.