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Occupational &
Environment

The Center for

Occupational and

Environmental Health

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health provides occupational and environmental health expertise on issues related to the nursing professional and health care industry.

The mission of the Center is to protect the health and well-being of nurses and their patients and communities through policy advocacy, programs, and training on the prevention and control of occupational and environmental hazards in relation to health care settings.

The philosophy, work, and objectives of the Center are guided by the following ANA documents:

News Releases

• 6/12/2009
  FDA Consumer Alert - Skin Sanitizers Recalled Due to Serious Infection Risks

Resources

Documents

• ANA Adopts Precautionary Approach [pdf]
  According to the precautionary principle, there is an ethical imperative to prevent rather than simply treat disease, if possible, even in the face of scientific uncertainty. ANA advocates for public policy that supports precautionary measures, focusing on the prevention of hazards.
• Position Statement Background Info (ANA Members Only): Risk and Responsibility in Providing Nursing Care- 6/21/06 [PDF]
  ANA's Offifial Position on This Issue: The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes that nurses are obligated to care for patients in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for all individuals. The ANA also recognizes there may be limits to the personal risk of harm nurses can be expected to accept as an ethical duty.

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Related Events

• Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2010
  10th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference
  Lake Buena Vista, FL