Attention:
There will not be a June general membership meeting.
Instead the board will be having a planning retreat.
WSAOHN President Karen Bowman given award by WSNA
General Membership Meeting Huge Success
If you missed the February WSAOHN General Membership meeting, you missed an excellent opportunity to meet, learn, network and share. What a delight to see new faces and to ta
lk about the many facets of occupational health nursing in Washington!
We enjoyed thanking the out-going Board members and walking down memory lane as we reminisced about former Board members and how WSAOHN has evolved over the years as well as highlights of years past. We delighted in talking with new members and potential members and the issues we all seem to be facing right now. You could feel the excitement and camaraderie in the room.
After a short installation ceremony, attendees enjoyed a delightful dinner, full of healthy and tasty selections that were sure to please any palate. Chelley Rohrig and Michelle Kom Gochnour moderated a lively, beneficial and very interesting presentation on Occupational Health Nursing in Difficult Times. They adroitly stimulated a lot of sharing and participation, for the benefit of all in attendance. Not only was their presentation advantageous and thought-provoking, but attendees were awarded one Contact Hour for the experience as
well.
The February General Membership meeting was indeed a huge success, thanks to all who attended and all who worked together for its success. Whether you want to support your association by “just being there,” or whether you’re thinking of becoming more active in WSAOHN’s activities, be sure to check the meeting schedule on this website for upcoming WSAOHN General Membership meetings. We look forward to seeing you there!
Down load presentation: OHN Practice in Challenging Economic Times
"Nurses At Your Service:
A Century of Caring in Washington State"
Exhibition Grand Opening and Reception at the WA State History Museum - Wednesday April 15, 2009
2009 marks the celebration of a Century of Nursing in Washington State,
For Information about the Grand Opening PDF link
The University of Washington Tacoma and Washington State
History Museum are located directly across the street from one
another on Pacific Avenue with easy access to I-5 and parking in the
Museum lot. A map, directions, and parking information is available at:
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/campus_map
or call (253) 272-9747.
For more information about the opening celebration, contact the
Washington State Nursing Centennial at NursingCentennialWA.org.
Washington State Nursing Centennial
PO Box 88457
Steilacoom, WA 98388
NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR EDUCATIONAL LINKS PAGE:
These provide a truly complete database of all 620+ accredited RN to BSN programs in
the US, or all 2,100+ accredited RN to MSN / Masters in Nursing
programs in the US. They're searchable with very detailed criteria.
Online RN to BSN Programs
http://www.rntobsndegree.com/online-rn-to-bsn/
Online Masters in Nursing Programs
http://www.rntomsn.com/online-masters-in-nursing/
2009 NORTHWEST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
October 7 - 8, 2009
Fairview Hotel Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
CALL FOR PAPERS
Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Laboratory Analysis, Occupational Health Research,
Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Nursing
This years Northwest Occupational Health Conference will follow the PCIH National Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Northwest Occupational Health Conference has a national reputation as a dynamic, high quality, multi-disciplinary conference - one of, if not THE, oldest in the country. The quality of this conference is, in large part, due to the great volunteer time spent to put on the conference and the interesting, timely papers presented. Members of the Pacific Northwest Section, the Washington State Association of Occupational Health Nurses, the Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine generously shared with
colleagues the results of their case studies, field investigation, research efforts, and program evaluations at last year’s conference. We’re also expecting the 2009 conference to provide the high quality experience expected of the NOHC.
The Program Planning Committee is now calling for papers for the 2009 NOHC.
PDF Link for abstract
The General Sessions this year will be held on Wednesday, October 7
and the Short Course on Thursday, October 8. Conference sessions include; industrial hygiene and safety, laboratory analysis,
occupational and environmental medicine and nursing. Let us know what new things you are doing and submit an abstract of your idea for a presentation. Presentations should be 30-40 minutes in length and may be on topics relevant to the occupational health and safety professions.
Please submit the attached Presentation Abstract form by May 16, 2009
PDF Link for abstract
to:
NOHC Program Chair
c/o PNS-AIHA
PO Box 15176
Seattle WA 98115-0176
Fax: 206.525.9970
Email: administrator@pnsaiha.org
If you have questions call:
Stephanie Carter srcarter@u.washington.edu (206) 660-7399
Jeannette U administrator@pnsaiha.org (206) 525-9908
Puget Sound Occupational & Environmental Medicine Grand Rounds 2008-2009
Learning Objectives
- Identify new developments in occupational and environmental medicine practice, including application of scientific discoveries in genetics, molecular biology and epidemiology
- Identify best practices and means for evaluating best practices in occupational and environmental medicine
- Discuss current trends in evolving occupational and environmental medicine practice, including manpower and training needs, and future issues that will need OEM attention
for more info see the events page
Board Members Luiza Marinescu and Mary Blanchard distributing apples at the WSAOHN Booth during the 2007 Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Tacoma. Diane Anderson and Jane Wright also staffed the booth, providing excellent representation and promotion for Occupational Health Nurses.
Link from Washington State Dept. of Health for MRSA information
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Topics/Antibiotics/MRSA.htm
Washington State Association of Occupational Health Nurses
was established as a non-profit organization to further the mission of our parent organization American Association of Occupational Health nurses. We are committed to support Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses through networking, the development of collaborative initiatives with related professional organizations, and providing practice resources. We endeavor to sustain safe and healthy environments through activities involving education, policy development, case management and loss control, crisis intervention, health promotion, and injury/illness prevention. Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses offer the expertise required to maintain a safe, healthy, and happy work force.
Washington State Association of
Occupational Health Nurses Mission Statement :
WSAOHN, as a constituent association of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN), is the primary association supporting nurses in the field of occupational health and safety and providing representation of occupational health and safety to worker population and key customers.
Key customers:
workers, members, business and labor, legislative, government and political groups, small businesses, chambers of commerce, human resources, media, AAOHN, nursing, medical, vocational rehabilitation groups and associations, case management, insurance, utilization review, managed care schools
Unit strategies to accomplish our mission are:
*Communicating clearly between our membership and key customers and within our membership.
*Meeting or exceeding the standard of practice, as defined by AAOHN, in occupational health and safety.
*Availing key customers and our members on up to date information regarding occupational health and safety, to meet their professional and business needs.
*Applying strategic business principles to meet association and customer needs.
*To be both advocate and leader, involved in the process of change in the local, state and national affairs.