Respiratory Protection Competencies for the Occupational Health Nurse

Approximately 5 million workers employed at 1.3 million work settings are required to wear some form of respiratory protection as part of their jobs. Occupational health nurses can protect the respiratory health of America's workforce. In 2012, the American Association of Occupational Health Nu...

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Published in:Workplace health & safety 2014-03, Vol.62 (3), p.96-104
Main Authors: Burns, Candace, Lachat, Ann M., Gordon, Kimberly, Ryan, Mary Gene, Gruden, MaryAnn, Barker, D. Paxon, Taormina, Deborah
Format: Article
Language:English
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Nursing
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Summary:Approximately 5 million workers employed at 1.3 million work settings are required to wear some form of respiratory protection as part of their jobs. Occupational health nurses can protect the respiratory health of America's workforce. In 2012, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Grants Committee Working Group conducted a nationwide survey of occupational health nurses to assess their knowledge, comfort, skills, and abilities relative to respiratory protection. The Working Group used the survey findings as a foundation for the development of respiratory protection competencies for occupational health nurses and a guide for the development of educational modules.
ISSN:2165-0799
DOI:10.3928/21650799-20140219-03