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NSNA. “Healthy Campaign: Healing, Enlightening and Loving the Healthy You”. Occupational and Environmental Health History Components & Purpose. Angie Zabel, RN , BS, COHN-S, CCM Retired. Occupational and Environmental Health History. Components & Purpose Physical health Work history
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NSNA “Healthy Campaign: Healing, Enlightening and Loving the Healthy You”
Occupational and Environmental Health HistoryComponents & Purpose Angie Zabel, RN, BS, COHN-S, CCM Retired
Occupational and Environmental Health History Components & Purpose • Physical health • Work history • Home & community
Worker Population • Diversity • Aging • Chronic health problems • Increase in obesity
Physical Health • Baseline health status • Periodic exams • Pre-existing health issues • Compatibility with job demands
Work History • Previous work • Current job • Governmental regulations • OSHA, ADA, etc.
Home and Community • Living conditions • Community environment
Work Environment • Work practices • Safety issues • Personal protective equipment
Wellness Programs • Health promotion • Disease prevention
Other Factors • Globalization • Economic survival • Technology
Work/Personal Dynamic • The nurse’s interaction with management and with other employees.