FORT LEE, Va. (April 16, 2015) -- Occupational Health Nursing Week will be celebrated at Kenner Army Health Clinic and the Occupational Health Clinic next week. It will be recognized Wednesday at the Ordnance School and April 23 at KAHC.
Most people understand the function of a nurse in a clinical setting but not everyone is aware of the specific functions of occupational health nursing.
It was originally known as "industrial nursing;" evolving during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the practice of occupational health is focused on promotion, restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work related hazards. (Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing, Guzik, 2013)
The Fort Lee Occupational Health Clinic will partner with Industrial Hygiene, installation and MEDDAC safety managers, Employee Assistant Program, Health Promotion, Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing and the Army Wellness Center at each event.
The 2015 theme is "Leading the Way for Health and Safety." The team will focus on preventing detrimental work situations and promoting healthy and safe workplaces for our military members and federal employees. Collaboration with these beneficiaries is set for 9 a.m. - noon at the Ordnance School and 10 a.m. - noon at KAHC on the designated days. The events will focus on hearing conservation, respiratory protection, vision conservation, pregnancy surveillance, adult immunizations, ergonomics, Performance Triad and more.
At Fort Lee, the OHC is located within the KAHC, 700 24th Street, building 8130. It is open 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The staff can be reached at (804) 734-9159 or visit http://kenner.narmc.amedd.army.mil/Pages/OccupationalHealth.aspx.
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