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Link to PDF file Presentation: Medical Confidentiality A guide for Supervisors & Managers by TSAOHN member
KIM PHILLIPS, RN, COHN-S, CCM, SUPERVISOR, HEALTH SERVICES Spectra Energy
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Advocating for Healthy Environments and Healthy People ADHES0107
This environmental health advocacy course provides key information and resources for nurses and others who want to be more effective advocates for protecting the environment and human health. The self-paced online course is intended to help you learn about the organizations and agencies that are responsible for environmental laws, regulations, and other policies and how you can influence them. This course includes slide presentations, case studies, and video clips; Internet-based resources are provided. This course has five modules.5 contact hours

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February

February 2009
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9th: Austin Texas AOHN Chapter Meeting; ATAOHN welcomes visitors!

  • Date: Tuesday the 9th

  • Time: 5:30 PM in the McFadden Auditorium in Seton Medical Center, 35th and Lamar Streets

  • Speaker: Dr. Berkowitz (with Howerton Eye Centers) : Occupational Eye Care Emergencies

  • Members pay $8 for meal and CEs & visitors $15


 

9th: Houston Texas AOHN Chapter Meeting - Visitors welcome!

  • Date: Tuesday the 9th

  • Time: 5:00 pm - Vendor Sponsored Dinner (by Health Screen Specialists, Inc.) & Networking; 6:00 pm - Business Meeting; 6:30 pm - Educational Program

  • Speaker: Teri Reusch and Rich Reusch with Health Screen Specialist, Inc.

  • Topic: Carotid Ultrasound Screening in the Workplace. The presentation will tell us how the test is done and all participants will be screened with a non-invasive Carotid Artery scan.

  • Place: Shell Medical Department
    1500 Old Spanish Trail (OST)
    Houston, TX
    (Corner of OST and Greenbriar)
      attached map for location

    Check in at North Stadium Gate, guest of Denise Bach. Please RSVP to Denise Bach

Don't forget about our community outreach goal to support the San Jose Clinic with much needed medical and clinical supplies Your "ticket" into the HTAOHN meeting can be pretty much anything you are inclined to bring but a wish list from San Jose Clinic. (We know the meetings are really free we hoped the ideas of the "ticket" entry will help us reach our monthly commitment goal.)
 


San Antonio Texas AOHN Chapter Meeting - Visitors welcome

  • Date: Thursday the 18th

  • Time: 5:30 PM; SATAOHN meeting

  • Speaker: 6:00 PM; Mary Rini, OTR from Select Physical Therapy

  • Topic: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • CNE: 1.0 contact hour for RN, CCM, CRC and Texas Adjusters provided by Select Physical Therapy

  • Location:
    Select Physical Therapy
    7909 Pat Booker Rd
    Live Oak, Texas 78233
    (210)590-7412

  • Cost: No cost to members or guests! A light dinner will be provided

  • RSVP: if you plan on attending to: Gloria “J” Lieber by February 15, 2010.


24thto 27th TSAOHN Conference (see below)

 

2010 TSAOHN Conference
 

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22 CEUs applied for so don't miss the opportunity to receive them in the wonderful city of Fort Worth, Texas.

This year's pre-conference will be a 10 hour OSHA General Industry Training Course.

Place: Norris Conference Centers, 304 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
 

Dates:

  • Wednesday 2-24-2010 and Thursday 2-25-2010 Pre Conference OSHA Course

  • Friday 2-26-2010 and Saturday 2-27-2010 until 1 PM TSAOHN Conference

Cost: Members: $375.00; Non- Members: $390.00;
Students/Retirees
: $355

Link to more conference details & Agenda


Speakers:

  • Kevin J. Soden, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Texas Instruments
    Topic: 10 Lessons about Leadership

  • Tam Johnson, RN, BSN, COHN-S,
    Occupational Health & Worker Protection Program Nurse for UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Topic: Promoting the Health and Safety of Personnel in a Research Setting"

  • Henry Guevara, PhD, RN, COHN-S/CM
    Topic: Hispanic Cancer Patient's Attitudes Towards Internet Cancer Support Groups

  • Maryanne Krinder, RN, MSN, CDE, Diabetes Program Coordinator
    Topic: Case Management of Diabetes During Disasters

  •  Gloria Scala-Vance
    Topic: Financial Planning for Healthcare Professionals

  • Nancy Kelley, RN, COHN/CM/CAE, Occupational Health Nurse
    Topic: ART - Active Release Techniques, a complete soft tissue management system for companies striving to reduce repetitive strain injuries

  • Sandra G. Carson, RN, COHN-S, Vice-President, Safety and Crisis Management for Sysco Corporation
    Topic: Crisis Management: The OHN During Pandemic Planning

  • Carolyn Ebert, RN, COHN-S, CCM, & Melinda Harrison, RN, COHN/CM,
    Senior Occupational Health Nurses for Exxon Mobil
    Topic: Fit to a T - Understanding Osteoporosis and Reducing Risks for Fractures and Future


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