CHN

1. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
(RLE)
 OccupationalHealth Nursing
 IndustrialHealth Nursing
Submitted by:
Ocampo, Khie-An
Belmonte, Maribel

2. Occupational Health
Referstothe potential riskstohealthandsafetyforthose whoworkoutside the home
Hazard
Somethingthatcan cause harm if not controlled
Occupational disease
Disease directlycausedbyaperson’soccupation
Workplace
Settinginwhichmanypeople spendthe largestproportionof theirtime
Exposesmanyworkerstohealthhazards
OCCUPATIONALHEALTH
isthe promotion&maintenance of the highestdegree of physical,mental &social wellbeingof the
workersinall occupations”
AIM “The promotionandmaintenance of the highestdegreeof physical,mental andsocial well-beingof
workersin all occupations"
OBJECTIVES OF OCCUPATIONALHEALTH:
1. To maintainandpromote the physical,mental andsocial wellbeingof the workers.
2. To preventoccupational diseasesandinjuries.
3. To adaptthe workplace and workenvironmenttothe needsof the workersi.e applicationof
ergonomicsprinciple.
4. It shouldbe preventiveratherthancurative.
DUTIES AND RESPINSIBILITIES
1. Initiate andstrategize occupational healthnurse systemsata workplace.
2. Initiate safetyprocessesinthe overall well-beingof employeesata workplace setting.
3. Observe andinspectthe workplace todetectpotential hazards.
4. Organize andschedule periodical clinical checkonemployees.
5. Counsel andeducate employeesonoccupationalsafetyprocedures.
6. Coordinate withthe managementtoimplementhealthsafetyprogramsforemployees.
7. Developandimplementworkenvironmentappraisalsata workplace.
8. Maintainand manage all records relatingtooccupational healthnursingissues.
9. Provide nursingorclinical treatmenttoemployeeswithinjuriesandorillnesses.
10. Ensure compliance of all workplace guidelinesinexecutingoccupational healthnurse duties.

3. FUNCTIONSOF OCCUPATIONALHEALTH SERVICE:
1. Pre-employmentmedical examination.
2. First Aidandemergencyservice.
3. Supervisionof the workenvironmentforthe control of dangeroussubstancesinthe work
environment.
4. Special periodicmedical examinationparticularlyforthe workersindangerousoperations.
5. Healtheducationfordisseminatinginformationonspecifichazardsandrisksinthe work
environment.
6. Special examinationandsurveillance of healthof womenandchildren
7. Advisingthe employerormanagementforimprovingworkingconditions,andplacementof hazards.
8. Monitoringof workingenvironmentforassessmentandcontrol of hazards.
9. Supervisionoversanitation,hygiene andcanteenfacilities.
10. Liaisonandcooperationwiththe safetycommittees
11. Maintenance of medical recordsformedical check-upandfollow-upformaintaininghealth
standardsand alsofor evaluation.
12. To carry outotherparallel activitiessuchasnutritionprogram,familyplanning,social services
recreationetc.,Concerningthe healthandwelfare of the workers
OCCUPATIONALHAZARDS:
1. Physical hazards
2. Chemical
3. Biological
4. Psychosocial
a. Psychological and behavioral changes.
b. Psychosomatic ill-health
1. Physical hazards
 Heat – Direct & indirecteffectof hightemperature,radiantheat,heatstagnation.
 Cold– General &local cold injury
 Light– Acute & chronic effectof bright& dimlight& glare.
 Radiation
a. Ionizing - X-rays,gamma rays,beta particles,alpha particles
b. Non-ionizing - microwaves,infrared,and ultra- violetlight
 Noise – Auditory&nonauditoryeffect.
 Vibration –hazardousin the frequencyrange of 10- 500Hz
2. Chemical hazards
• Acids
• Bases
• HeavyMetals – Lead
• Solvents –Petroleum
• Particulates –Asbestos,Silicaandotherfine dust/fibrousmaterials
• Fumes – noxiousgases/vapors
• Highly- reactive Metals

4. 3. Biological hazards
 Bacteria
 Viruses
 Fungi – molds
 Insects– mosquitoes
 HazardousPlants – PoisonIvy
 Birds
 Animals
 Blood-borne Pathogens
4. Psychosocial hazards
 Work-relatedstress –excessive workingtime andoverwork
 Violence –fromoutside the organization
 Bullying–emotional andverbal abuse
 Sexual Harassment
 Mobbing
 Burnout
 Exposure tounhealthyelements –tobacco,uncontrolledalcohol
*** Disorders dueto PsychologicalAgentsPsychologicalHazardsresulting fromstress&strain:
Depression
Discouragement
Boredom
Anxiety
Memoryloss
Dissatisfaction
Frustration
Irritability
Discouragement
Pessimism
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH NURSING
Industrial health- A branch of publichealthconcernedwiththe healthandwell-beingof workers.Its
aimsare to eliminatehazardsandreduce industrial fatigue inthe workplace.
Industrial nursesrenderfirstaidandtreatmenttoinjuredorill employeesatfactories,mines,
constructionsitesandotherplacesof employment.
Theymay,for example,sterilize,disinfect,anointandbandage minorcutsand burns.Theymay apply
artificial respirationoradministeroxygenincasesof suffocationorasphyxiation.Theyadminister
medicationssuchasaspirintorelieve painorantisepticsolutiontopreventinfectionuntil patientscan
receive more intensive healthcare.Theymaymonitorthe takingof prescribedmedicinesand
treatmentsforvariousillnesses.

5. If the companyor mine hasan infirmarythe industrial nurse maybe requiredtochange beds,clean
equipmentandgenerallykeepthe infirmaryinanorderlycondition.
Industrial nursesalsoassistdoctorswhomaybe calledoutto attendemergencysituationsonsite and
have to keeppersonal andmedical recordsof all employees.
SatisfyingAspects
- helpingothers
- workingwithpeople
- the challenge andvarietyof work
- a large degree of autonomy
Demandingaspects
- beingcalledoutforemergencies
- routine duties
- dealingwithdifficultpeople
Requirements
An industrial nurse should:
- have compassionandpatience;
- have commonsense;
- be tactful;
- be responsible;
- have a sense of humour;
- be able to act calmlyinan emergency;
- wantto be of service topeople;
- able to assume responsibilityandaleadershiprole;
- have goodhealthandphysical fitness.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Industrial Nurse
 Agencynursing,whetherfull time orparttime,meansnursescanbe flexible withchoosingwhat
shiftstheywantto workand where.Agencynursing allowsnursestohave control overtheir
schedulesandassignments,whichinturncan allow themtofocusmore onpatientcare thanon
facilitypolitics.
What are the advantages and disadvantagesof beingan agency nurse?Some advantages include:
 Agency nursingisflexiblewithscheduling.Nursescanpickupshiftswhenandwhere theywant
to, avoidnightshiftsif theychoose andschedulescanbe organizedaroundfamilyandpersonal
obligations.
 Most agenciespayhigherhourlyratesthanfull time facilitypositions.
 Agencynursingmeansnursescanoftenworkina range of differentdepartmentsandthis
experience canhelpimprove nursingskills.

6. Some disadvantages include:
 Beinginunfamiliarenvironmentsandnotgettingthe supportor explanationof how the systems
work.
 Nothavinga guaranteedincome (forfull time agencynurses)
 An expectation thatyouare alwaysindependentandflexible.
 As agencystaff,there isnoassociationwiththe hospital andtherefore the challengeof being
acceptedbypermanentstaff.
 The difference inpayratescan cause issuesbetweenagencynursesandpermanentstaff.
 TypicallyPerDiemNursing(PRN)jobscarryno medical benefits,nopensionplans,nopaidtime
off and no holidaypay.
REFERENCES:
 Https://www.hhstaf.com
 https://www.greatsampleresume.com/job-responsibilities/occupational-health-nurse-
responsibilities/
 http://www.gostudy.mobi/careers/view.aspx?oid=495
 https://www.slideshare.net/Fahad_shaikh/industrial-health-and-safety-seminar