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M R Fields

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PubMed1991

Undergraduate preparation for occupational health nursing.

Seven baccalaureate nursing programs in Arkansas were surveyed to ascertain what content pertinent to occupational health nursing was included in the curriculum. Programs were examined for clinical experiences in occupational health settings. All programs failed to include some of the needed content. None of the programs covered the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its importance in occupational health nursing. Only four of the seven programs offered clinical experiences ranging from a one day observation to a six week preceptorship in an occupational health setting.

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PubMed1990

The workplace. A health services survey in Arkansas.

In an attempt to characterize the status of employee health services (EHS) in Arkansas, a workplace health services survey was developed. Questions were asked regarding availability of employee health services, training and background of the director's of these services, numbers and types of personnel working in the area, record keeping and areas of interest for future training. Fifty-six percent of the 75 manufacturers responding reported having employee health services. Most of these EHS were directed by safety personnel (36%), registered nurses (24%), or licensed practical nurses (24%). Physicians directed only 7% of the programs, while employees with no special training directed 10% of the programs. Our study indicated a need for expansion of formal training programs for Arkansas physicians, nurses and other health professionals in the field of Occupational Health.

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