1. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE (OHN)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE (OHN)

2. Aim of the roles of OHN To promote health at work
To protect the health of the worker
Care for work-related injuries and illness
Committed to client’s wellness which involves
- health promotion
- disease and injury prevention
- health education
- care and safety management

3. Factors determining OHN’s scope of practice
The no. of workforce
Types of products and processes
Chemicals used
Machinery used
Management philosophy

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13. 12 main functions specific to occupational health nursing
health supervision of workers
health surveillance of the work environment
accident prevention
prevention of occupational ill health
treatment of illness
treatment of illness and injury at work

14. Cont…
first aid course
promotion of health and prevention of ill health
giving counselling
rehabilitation and resettlement into work; records and reports

15. Cont… liaison and co-operation (internally and externally)
administration of the health unit
research (including surveys)
Dorward (1993 cited by Oakley)

16. Definition of Role
The position of a person in a particular situation and the degree to which they are involved it it or the duty they are expected to perform.
(Cambridge International Dictionary 1995)

17. 5 Major Roles of the OHN Clinician/Practitioner Administrator Educator
Researcher
Consultant

18. Clinician/Practitioner
Assess work environment
Assess workers health status
Perform health surveillance
Provide direct nursing care
Conduct health education and counselling
Collaborate, communicate and consult with Occ. Safety & Health (OSH) team
Maintain accurate, concise and complete records

19. Cont....
Develop and implement programs to correct health and safety hazards
9. Institute personal protective programs
10. Initiate referrals to hospitals and clinics
11. Conduct health screening programs
12. Conduct health training programs
13. Manage workers compensation claims

20. Cont… 14. Maintain professionalism and ethical conduct
15. Adhere to legal requirements in exercising
duites

21. Administrator
Maintain awareness of technology, legal & professional changes associated with OH and Safety
Coordinates in professional growth & education opportunities for staff
Formulates policies for OH and Safety
Develops, implements and evaluates OH service

22. Educator Provide education programs to employers & employees
Promotes integration of OHN practice into nursing education
Utilise experts in OHS in planning & coordinating relevant education programs
Collaborates with other OHN regarding practice issues & students practical sites
Serves as a role model and preceptor for the students

23. Researcher
Participates in the development & implementation of research
Disseminates research findings to others through presentation, publication & practice
Incorporates research results into own practice
Collaborates with other members of OH team in developing & conducting research

24. Consultant
Offer advise to the patient regarding the future treatment, or preventative measures to be taken at work when it is appropriate.
Offer advice to management regarding the health of the worker as it may be affected by the processes or the substances used in them, where she/he considers such advice to be necessary

25. Specific Roles of the OHN
Advisor
Counselor
Educator
Environmentalist
Hygienist
Interpreter
Leader
Rehabilitator
Researcher
Safety expert
Supervisor
Student
Harrison (1984)

26. Conclusion
It is important for the OHN to provide health care with accountability, respect for human dignity and self-worth and to consider the ethical, spiritual, cultural and corporate sensitivities.

27. The end