Jan/Feb 2010

An Occupational and Environmental Health Network Publication

Welcome to OEHN’s Occupational Health Update email. This month's newsletter does somewhat of a catch-up of what has been going on in the Occupational Health industry. It informs you about new encryption regulations and provides a quick start about for OSHA requirements, etc. As always, please send us any Occupational Health topic about which you would like to learn more.

Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry

Follow the steps to identify some of the major OSHA requirements and guidance materials that may apply to your health care facility. These steps will lead you to resources on OSHA's Web site that will help you comply with OSHA requirements and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

Follow the steps.

UMass Memorial Hospital Self-Administered OH Program: Q&A

This article presents an interview with Denise Nadler, the Occupational Health Nursing Director at UMass Memorial Medical School (UMMS). Denise describes the self-administered OH program she spearheaded at UMMS which improved DART rates at an impressive rate.

Read this interesting interview.

2010 Millender Educational Series:
“Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Myth or Reality”
Sponsored by OEHN & NEBH
Date: April 7, 2010 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Click here for more information.

H1N1 Update

Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of January 31 – February 6, 2010, most key flu indicators remained about the same as during the previous week.

Health Care Bill Summary: Affordable Health Care for America Act Industry

Last Fall House Democrats unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The 1,990-page legislation is a combination of bills passed by three House committees earlier last year. Although the bill is currently on hold, this article provides some insights into what to expect when a Health Care bill is passed.

In This Issue

Compliance Assistance Quick Start: Health Care Industry

Install Safeboot® to Meet State and Federal Encryption Regulations

UMass Worker's Compensation Program Q&A

H1N1 Update

Health Care Bill Summary: Affordable Health Care for America Act Industry

OEHN Delivers a Boutique of Occupational Health Solutions...

Improving Indoor Air Quality

OEHN Provides Medical Director Leadership to the top New England Hospitals.

Milda Walkley joins the OEHN Leadership Team as Occupational Health Nurse

Look out for details on OEHN's web page about the workshop that will be presented jointly by Sargent & Associates at OEHN. Learn how to:

* Manage the rising health care costs within your organization.

* Design a health and wellness initiative that will turn your organization into a healthier work environment and equate to a healthier bottom line.

Improving Indoor Air Quality

In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors.

Find out more about improving indoor air quality.

OEHN Delivers a Boutique of Occupational Health Solutions...

... for corporate and hospital occupational health departments throughout New England. OEHN has become the recognized leader in the field of occupational and environmental health by providing an expert body of knowledge to employers, insurers, employees and healthcare providers. Some of the Occupational Health solutions that OEHN offers include:

n Total Disability Management

n Medical Director Leadership

n Employee Health On-site Services

n Police and Fire Psychological Services

n Ergonomic and Industrial Hygiene

n Risk Evaluations

n Employee Psychological Health Assessments

Install Safeboot^® to Meet State and Federal Encryption Regulations

In March of 2010 Massachusetts regulations will mandate that personal information stored on portable computing devices (e.g. Laptops and Netbooks) be encrypted. Many Hospitals and Universities are already using Safeboot® which is an encryption software owned by MacAfee and is a full-disk encryption software. The articles on this page will present the Mass Law and more information about Safeboot®.