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2015 National Conference:
March 23-26
Preconference:
March 21-23
Exhibit Dates:
March 24-25

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Boston, MA 02210

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AAOHN's Legislative Affairs Committee recently updated the Legislative Affairs information available to members on this website. Follow the links under About AAOHN > Public/Legislative Affairs to learn more.

 
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Quick Links:
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Register now for upcoming webinars:

March 4, 2015  Pharmacology Update: New Meds, Old Meds with New Uses, and Emerging Meds

April 15, 2015  Innovative Hearing Loss Prevention Strategy: Hearing Protector Fit Testing

May 13, 2015  Using Social Media to Promote the Health of Your Employees

May 19, 2015  Hepatitis C Practice Updates for Occupational Health Nurses

June 10, 2015 Helping Workers with Diabetes Remain Productive at Work

June 17, 2015  Sleep & Fatigue: Implications for Health & Safety

July 23, 2015 - Don't End Your Assessment with the Physical: Performing a Cultural Assessment

August 5, 2015 - Seasonal Influenza and Other Adult Immunizations Update with CDC FREE!

September 16, 2015 - The Physiatric Approach to Low Back Pain

October 7, 2015 - Prevention through Design (PtD): Saving Lives, Limbs and Lungs FREE!

November 3, 2015 - New and Emerging Infectious & Communicable Diseases in the Community & Workplace

December 2, 2015  Legal and Regulatory Miscellany that Can Affect Your Practice


An Overview of the OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard and the Role of the OHN

Complete your degree or earn an advanced degree online - Learn more about what AAOHN's partnership with Chamberlain College of Nursing means to you.

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283).

Fundamentals in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing AAOHN Core Curriculum 4th Edition:  Correction  

A video recording and slides from a recent webinar, "Living with Hepatitis B - Cultural Barriers, Stigma, and Institutional Discrimination," are now available. (March 4, 2015)

Visit the CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) page for the latest COCA updates. (March 3, 2015)

Total Worker Health Webinar Series - Preserving Lung Health: At Work & Beyond, Thursday, March 12, 11:30 a.m. CDT (March 2, 2015)

Abstract submission for the 2015 National Summit on HCV and HIV Diagnosis, Prevention and Access to Care is now open. The deadline for abstract submission is March 9, 2015. (February 27, 2015)

NVHR newsletter - February 2015 (February 26, 2015)

Department of Labor: Final Rule to Revise the Definition of "Spouse" Under the FMLA (February 24, 2015)

February 24th Webinar on Living with Hepatitis B: Cultural Barriers, Stigma, and Institutional Discrimination hosted by Hep B United and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (February 18, 2015)

Visit the CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) page for the latest COCA updates. (February 18, 2015)

CDC COCA Call/Webinar: Measles 2015: Situational Update, Clinical Guidance and Vaccination Recommendations, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. ET, U.S. callers dial-in: 888-469-3090; passcode: 3769846 (February 16, 2015) 

News release: NVHR applauds President Obama's commitment to fight viral hepatitis in Fiscal Year 2016 budget. (February 9, 2015)

Register for a free webinar by the National Diabetes Education Program, "Population Health Management: Improving Health Where We Live, Work, and Play" on February 24. Also, the National Diabetes Education Program is rolling out its new Diabetes at Work website.  Make this site a favorite for everything you need to know about supporting your workers who have a diagnosis of diabetes.  (February 4, 2015)

FDA's investigation into patients being injected with simulated IV fluids continues. (February 3, 3015)

NAOHP will host a telephonic Occupational Health Town Hall on Monday, February 2 from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.  (February 2, 2015)

CDC Releases New Phase of the Know More Hepatitis Campaign. Learn more. (January 29, 2015)

Join Legacy, Feb. 3 for a briefing on the Truth "Finish It" campaign. Register here. (January 29, 2015)

CDC Health Advisory regarding the U.S. multi-state Measles outbreak (Jauary 26, 2015)

Two New NVHR Resources Launched:Treatment Access and State-Level HCV Data (January 23, 2015)

Register for a free webinar by the National Diabetes Education Program, "Population Health Management: Improving Health Where We Live, Work, and Play," on February 24. (January 22, 2015)

AHRQ 2015 Summer Intramural Fellowship Program Announced (January 20, 2015)

COCA Conference Call - January 14, 2015: 2014-2015 Influenza Activity and Antiviral Recommendations (January 13, 2014)

From the CDC Health Alert Network: Update Regarding Treatment of Patients with Influenza with Antiviral Medications (January 9, 2015)

New in the Infectious Disease/Ebola Resource Guide: New Evidence-Based Planning Guidance for Patient Decontamination (January 8, 2015) 

Members may find the following documents helpful:

Bureau of Labor Statistics releases Key Findings of the 2013 Survey of Occupational Illness and Injuries
OSHA Fact Sheet - Recordkeeping: Reporting Fatalities and Severe Injuries
OSHA Fact Sheet - Recordkeeping: Who is Required to Keep Records and Who is Exempt
OSHA State Plan Contacts

(posted January 8, 2015)