2009 - AOHNA Spring Newsletter - March 2009

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Alberta Occupational
Health Nurses’ Association
NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVIII
2008—2009 Executive
AOHNA Conference 2009
President
Sue Hocken, Red Deer
“Education, Expertise, Empowerment”
Past President
Vacant
President-Elect
Allison Santo, Fort Saskatchewan
Date: May 27, 28 & 29, 2009
Treasurer
Vacant
Secretary
Jennifer Farrar, Edmonton
COHNA Representative
Ellen Coe, Edmonton
Location: Greenwood Inn, Calgary
Leverage your power of learning by attending the 2009 AOHNA conference hosted
by the AOHNA South Central Chapter & the May 27th Educational day, in conjunction
with COHNA.
Featuring Billy Strean, Ph.D.
P.H.D. (Professional Humor Dude), Certified Laughter
Yoga Teacher, Certified Professional Co-active Coach,
Certified Somatic Coach, Certified Laughter Leader
Marketing Coordinator
Roxanne McKendry, Calgary
Networking Coordinator
Terry MacDonald, Edmonton
Billy Strean is an expert on applying laughter, humor,
and playful movement to help people to be more
engaged and have more fun, while producing
extraordinary results in their work and play.
Web Coordinator
Maureen Krill, Edmonton
Education & Events Coordinator
Janice Krushinsky, Stony Plain
Chapter Representatives
North East
Viola (Zelman) Wilton, Fort McMurray
[email protected]
North West
Linda Pearson, Grande Prairie
[email protected]
North Central
Stacey Lytwyn, Sherwood Park
[email protected]
Central—VACANT
Spring 2009
Billy recently received the University of Alberta’s prestigious Rutherford Award for
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He has been teaching, coaching, and leading
workshops for over 25 years. With a background as a teacher and NCAA athlete and
coach, he went on for a doctorate in sport and exercise psychology at the University of
Illinois. After being in school for way too long, Billy had pigeon-holed himself into a
significant, but giggle-resistant life as an academic. With several years of specialized
training he is now able to pump irony.
Billy’s speaking and workshops inspire participants to have greater joy, fun, play, and
satisfaction in their lives. Dr. Strean’s high energy and engaging presentations are
supported by a depth of education and experience working with and learning from
some of the world’s top achievers in sport, business, education, performing arts, and
medicine.
South Central—VACANT
“Lighthearted delivery of powerful substance”
Administrative Assistant
Denise Jeffrey, Red Deer
Bookkeeper
Lennis DeBoon, Red Deer
Look for more Conference information with registration on our website : www.aohna.ab.ca
Website: www.aohna.ab.ca
Contact Us: [email protected]
Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Association
President’s Message
Sue Hocken, Red Deer
Inside this issue:
Welcome to Spring 2009!
President’s Message
2
Our workplaces challenge us to continue to provide excellence in occupational health
practice amidst the impacts of the economic downturn, shifting priorities in the health
care system and increasingly complex and demanding work loads. Our association
continues to realign to be able to position itself to respond and support our membership
during these challenging times. Change, change, change – always a challenge!
AOHNA Report to
CARNA
3
Provincial Stats
4
Treasury Report
5
COHNA Report
5
We are pleased to welcome Lennis DeBoon to the AOHNA, as our interim bookkeeper.
Her role is the financial support to the AOHNA to become more efficient and effective.
Communications
Report
6
Recent research by Graff-Reed regarding volunteering is both startling and troubling.
Volunteer rates have remained relatively constant over the last twenty years, but the
number of hours being offered is dropping among the greatest majority of those who
volunteer. When about one million volunteers quit between 1997 and 2000, the total
number of volunteer hours didn't decline. A small number of typically older volunteers
made up the difference by working longer and harder. How long will that sustain an
organization? Boards across the country are having more trouble recruiting new
members. Our association is no different. Our focus needs to be on sharing our
experiences, mentoring new members and adjusting our association's volunteerism based
on the current trends to best utilize our members time and effort.
Chapter Reports
7
CARNA
9
Education & Events
10
Adult Learners
11
Your Credentials
12
I would like to thank all the members of the executive for their continued participation
and involvement in our organization, the AOHNA.
AOHNA Conference
13
& COHNA Education
I encourage you to stay actively involved. We plan to provide a regular update from the
executive to keep you posted on our progress. We have been challenged with filling our
Executive Positions and Conference Committee. Remember - we need your involvement to make this association
vibrant, responsive and effective. Take time to consider what your role will be this year. I encourage you to volunteer, join a committee, and voice your issues and concerns. Make sure we hear your views. It will help shape the
future and add value to our
association which will only be as effective as its network of volunteers.
Please join us at your chapter meetings, continuing education, social events and the annual conference.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with your ideas, comments or concerns.
Sincerely,
Sue Hocken
AOHNA Provincial President
Phone: (403) 350-9919
Email: [email protected]
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AOHNA Update - February 2, 2009
(Report to CARNA)
Highlights of achievements for this past quarter (October – December 2008) include:
Promoting Effective Relationships
• The AOHNA Provincial Executive continues to work to implement changes to our new Provincial Framework.
• The 5 AOHNA Chapters continue to meet to discuss Association business, for continuing education
opportunities and for social networking. Difficulties noted to maintain volunteers at the chapter level.
• The Fall Newsletter was distributed to all members in October 2008.
• We are planning our annual AOHNA Conference for May 27-29, 2009 in Calgary, AB. “Education, Expertise,
Empowerment.”
Fostering Membership Confidence
• A number of AOHNA Policies & Procedures continue to be created or revised to help support for our new
framework.
• AOHNA Provincial Executive – We have met every 2 months, for 1-2 days, to attend to association business.
Much of our work has been focused on the continued implementation of our new framework.
• CNA Certification - James Wedel, Provincial Treasurer, is a member of the CNA Occupational Health Nurse
Certification Exam Committee.
• Grant MacEwan Community College – Ellen Coe, Canadian Occupational Health Nurses Association President
Elect, is the current AOHNA representative on the GMCC OHN Certificate Program Advisory Committee.
Communicating Strategically
• CARNA - We continue to communicate with the CARNA regularly as requested through quarterly Specialty
Practice Updates.
• COHNA - We continue active representation with the Canadian Occupational Health Nurses Association through
our representative Ellen Coe, President Elect for COHNA.
• Email Communication to Members – The AOHNA Provincial Executive continues to frequently email members
to provide efficient and timely communication to members.
• The AOHNA Website – our website continues to be an excellent
resource for our members. Please see our website at:
www.aohna.ab.ca
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PROVINCIAL Stats for 2008 (as of March 11, 2009)
Status
Count
Active
265
Associate
41
Honorary Member
31
Total:
Associate
12%
Honorary
9%
Active
79%
337
CHAPTER Stats for 2008 (as of March 11, 2009)
Chapter
Status
Northwest Chapter
Active
5
Associate
3
TOTAL:
8
New Member
Statistics
24
44
Northeast Chapter
Active
Associate
North Central Chapter
27
Active
110
Associate
16
Honorary Member
17
Active
12
Northwest Chapter
Northeast Chapter
7
North Central
Chapter
2
23
Honorary Member
4
Central Chapter
Active
18
114
Associate
17
Honorary Member
10
TOTAL:
143
Chapter New
Member
Statistics
Associate
TOTAL:
South Central Chapter
3
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
Central Chapter
Count
1
South Central
Chapter
13
141
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Treasury Report
Finance Committee:
Holly Isaman, AOHNA Provincial Treasurer
Over the last few months finance related activities have remained busy. The
treasury role was further defined with the membership database upkeep
going to the AOHNA administrator. Processes such as job advertisements
with the association, movement of funds between chapters/committees, and
membership processing were reorganized to provide better documentation
within the AOHNA records.
Provincial Treasurer
Vacant
Central Chapter
Delores Brisbois
North Central Chapter
Darlene Hilts
North East Chapter
Karen Dingley
North West Chapter
Eunice Friesen
Vacant
In December 2008, the North Central Chapter closed their bank accounts and
amalgamated their funds into the AOHNA provincial finances, bringing us one
step closer to our goal. Central Chapter is the only chapter that has yet to complete this task.
Last year’s financial records were sent for the annual review to the accountant in fall 2008 and
we are just awaiting the final draft to arrive from their office.
Although it has been great to work with those on the AOHNA executive, I have regretfully
resigned from the treasury position. Bookkeeping tasks will now be done by a bookkeeper who
will have the knowledge and time to take the AOHNA to the next level by integrating
services such as online payment options for members with the existing accounting software. I
anticipate great things to come!
Canadian Occupational Health Nurses Association Report
Ellen Coe, Edmonton
COHNA’s Website address is: http://www.cohna-aciist.ca. The Member password has been
sent to all members by email. An “ask a colleague a question” section has been added.
The COHNA Annual Education Day will be held in conjunction with the AOHNA Education
Day in Calgary May 27, 2009. The COHNA Board meeting will be held on Tuesday May 26,
2009 in Calgary. Anyone wishing to attend as an observer please let me know as soon as
possible as we need to determine the room size.
COHNA will be asking members to participate in a survey in the coming months. Names will be drawn from OHNs
completing the survey from each Province and prizes will be awarded.
Names will be drawn from attendees at the AOHNA/COHNA Education day and their registration fee will be reimbursed.
COHNA President Valerie Adrian is on the Certification Exam Process Committee that is examining ways to streamline
the exam process. It’s a six-year review and the committee
The COHNA Executive and Board of Directors are:
is in year two. The committee plans to meet in Ottawa
summer 2010 at mid-cycle. It should be noted that the
Valerie Adrian – President, (Saskatchewan)
certification process does not change for members; it is the
Ellen Coe – Vice President, (Alberta)
certification exam process that will be changing.
Margaret Creen – Treasurer (Ontario)
Karen Mazerolle (New Brunswick)
Donna Langille (Nova Scotia)
Eva F. Clegg (British Columbia)
Laura Stanford-Martin (Newfoundland)
VACANT (Manitoba)
Quebec (has withdrawn their membership as of 2008)
Members of the Board continue to work on revising the
COHNA Disability Guidelines, Confidentiality Guidelines and
the Operating Guidelines.
COHNA Bylaws were reviewed and updated in May 2008 and
posted on the website. The new version of the Information
booklet should be available on the website soon.
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Communications Committee:
Communications Committee Report
Roxanne McKendry, Calgary
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator – Roxanne McKendry
Networking Coordinator
Roxanne McKendry
Since the last meeting in December the following work has taken place:
Terry MacDonald
Web Coordinator
•
Purchased another 100 blank logo cards.
•
Created and purchased 500 AOHNA business cards suitable for personal use
or handing out at the marketing booth. The business cards contain
our logo, our contact information and include our CARNA mailing
address.
•
Received approval from the Provincial Executive to move forward in
creating a new AOHNA information package and brochure. We
have contracted with Bryan Mills Iradesso Communications for this
work. The cost estimate for this work is $2,650.00. Iradesso will
assist us in brainstorming ideas, creating the concept and design,
and providing mock-ups which will be subject to our approval.
AOHNA will be responsible for supplying the text for both
documents, editing the text once submitted, and approving the
design mock-ups. Photography selection will be extra; however,
we have a choice of selecting stock photography, using our old
photographs, or hiring a photographer. Printing the brochures and
booklets is not included in the consulting costs.
•
Collective brainstorming from the executive group resulted in the creation of a bright, shiny new tag line for our
marketing campaign. “Nursing Expertise at Work - Healthy Workers, Healthy Business” This tag line
better expresses what occupational health nurses “do” and will replace “Nurses Work”. This tag line will be
integrated into our new marketing tools. Thanks to Stacey Lytwyn for coming up with the final words.
•
Inventory pictures and pricing were submitted to Maureen Krill for posting on the website.
•
New logo inventory is being contemplated for the May conference.
Maureen Krill
Web Coordinator—Maureen Krill
We are looking at our processes to see where we can reduce the amount of
paper we use. Our first step is your conference registration.
You can now register ONLINE and pay ONLINE using VISA, MC or AMEX at
http://aohna.ab.ca/gen2008/lnkdoc12.htm. Please help us reduce our costs
and our effect on the environment by registering and paying online.
Coming Soon:
Order your publications and logo products online too!
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North East Chapter Report
Viola Wilton, Fort McMurray
2008-09 Executive:
Northeast Chapter Rep
Viola Wilton
Finance Committee Rep
Karen Dingley
Marketing Committee Rep
Sheri McKenzie, Susan Keane
Social Committee
Betty White, John Craven
Education Committee
Betty White, John Craven
The North East Chapter executive met Sept.23/2008 and February 10/2009 to plan events for the upcoming 2008-2009
year. Five meeting dates were tentatively set and the executive worked hard to secure educational topics / speakers for
member education.
•
November 06/2008: Chapter meeting held at the Bob Lamb Center 1900-2100. Topic was Stroke Prevention
focusing on local community resources available. Guest speakers were Janet Ward, Regional Stroke Coordinator for
the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo along with Randy Sloan (Pharmacist), Gale McDonald (Occupational
Therapy) & Aimee Poole (Chronic Disease Management Coordinators) from Primary Care Network speaking on
Stroke Prevention within the Wood Buffalo Region.
•
December 04/2008: Christmas social gathering for all OHN’s at Sheri McKenzie’s home – there was lots of socializing,
plenty of food & drink, Chinese Christmas gift exchange, and a good time had by all who attended.
•
January 22/2009: Chapter meeting at the Bob Lamb Center Room 1900-2100. Topic was Canadian Cancer Society
and resources within our community. Guest speakers were Erin (Marsh) Langner, primary contact nurse for the Fort
McMurray Community Cancer Center, and Zaya O’Keefe from the Canadian Cancer Society.
•
March 19/2009: Chapter meeting at the Bob Lamb Center Room #232 @ 1900-2100. Topic is personal fitness with
Natasha Walsh – Be Fit for Life Coordinator from the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Center combined with a
nutritional speaker (to be announced).
•
June 12/2009: Tentative Year End Wrap Up Social. Confirmation regarding date, time & location to follow.
We would like to encourage all Registered Nurses in North Eastern Alberta currently working in or interested in
Occupational Health to become members of the Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Association to support fellow
Occupational Health Nurses, to provide feedback/ideas about learning needs & topics for future meetings, and to attend
the various social and educational events planned.
North West Chapter Report
Linda Pearson, Grande Prairie
2008-09 Executive:
Northwest Chapter Rep
Linda Pearson
Eunice Friesen
Education Committee
Eileen Kent
The North West Chapter met on Saturday, February 28th @ 1100 at the Mobile Industrial Health office in Grande Prairie. There were six nurses in attendance. Jerry MacDonald, from Peace Country Health,
did a presentation on the Chronic Disease Management Services and Heart Function Clinic in our area.
Our next get together will be in June for a year-end social; the time and place is yet to be determined. All OHN’s in our
area are invited to join us.
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Alberta Occupational
Health
Nurses
Association
Alberta
Occupational
Health
Nurses
Association
North Central Chapter Report
Stacey Lytwyn, Edmonton
2008—09 Executive:
Chapter Rep
Stacey Lytwyn
Social Committee
Barb Saint, Chris Tigeris
Education Committee
Darlene Hilts, Barb Saint
Treasurer
Darlene Hilts
Highlights:
The NCC meetings continue to be held at the ATCO Gas building in Sherwood Park. Upcoming speakers include:
•
Sue Connelly, speaker and worker from the Community Crisis Response Team in Edmonton delivered I
important information on Community Resources for managing mental health issues in our communities.
•
In March: Penny Davis from CARNA will be presenting on the Code of Ethics – Practice. This annual March
dinner meeting will take place at Smiley’s Restaurant.
•
In April, the NCC will be looking forward to hearing Dr. Scott North, a well-known urologist, speak to us
about Prostate Cancer and what OHN’s can do in their workplaces to increase awareness among the
employee population.
Central Chapter Report
Delores Brisbois
Chapter Rep
VACANT
Delores Brisbois
Education & Events Rep
Bernice Lynn
Highlights:
November 5, 2008 – Seven members met at the Lonkar Services Ltd. Boardroom; Guest Speaker, Alison Whittmire, gave
a very interesting and informative presentation on Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening and the efforts that are being
made throughout the Health Regions to increase awareness and to explain the necessity for screening.
December 4, 2008 – A delicious dinner was enjoyed at the Red Stone Bar and Grill in Red Deer by six members who
were able to attend. A Christmas gift – Chinese Auction followed with the gift theme being “Take Time to Pamper
Yourself”. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
February 4, 2009 – Four members attended the meeting at the Occupational Health Solutions office. Janice Hazlett
provided interesting facts about the Nurse Legal Consultant course that is being offered in Calgary and in the USA. If the
course is pursued through the facilitator in Calgary, a certificate is not obtained as the facilitator is not officially certified.
The facilitator in the USA is the founder of the Nurse Legal Consultant Course and the Nurse Legal Consultant is a sub–
specialty group of the American Nurses Association. A certificate is received upon completion of the course in the USA.
For additional information: [email protected] (Canadian course) and www.LegalNurse.com (American course).
April 18, 2009 – a one day relaxing retreat is being planned at Sylvan Lake with Virginia Lynn White as the facilitator.
Virginia has numerous things planned that will allow one to become inspired holistically.
June 3, 2009 – a wind-up party for the year is being planned with golf at the Sylvan Lake Golf course and dinner to follow.
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Volunteers
Chapter Rep
VACANT
Chapter Event Coordinator
VACANT
Social/Education Committee
Anne Ancelin, Marie Sopko
VACANT
VACANT
Are
needed!
There have not been any meetings for the South Central Chapter since September 2008, and there are currently no
meetings scheduled.
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Chapter Rep
Chapter Event Coordinator
If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact Sue Hocken, AOHNA President, for
more information.
College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) is developing a practice
framework to enable prescribing by registered nurses who are not nurse practitioners.
Focus Groups were held to discuss the areas of practice where this might be appropriate along with
the elements of the framework, requirements and parameters for RN prescribing.
Target groups included Correctional Nurses, Home Care Nurses, Community Health Nurses, Mental Health, Travel Clinic
Nurses, Primary Care Networks and Chronic Disease Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, and Educators.
Meetings were attended by Allison Santo, Viola Wilton & Linda Pearson to share the focus from an Occupational
Health perspective.
The following was reported from the Westlock meeting:
•
It was attended by about 10 people including diabetic educators, emergency
response, ER, outpatient people, directors of health units, chronic pain, etc.
•
CARNA was asking in what settings this process may be used
•
They are looking at the same model that pharmacists used
•
Class 1 and 2 medications
•
They still need buy-in from physicians
•
Estimating a 3 year process
It was noted at the AOHNA Executive Meeting that a lot of nurses are under medical
directives and are therefore doing the work anyway.
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College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
(Cont’d)
The CARNA Provincial Council has approved a motion to initiate mandatory reporting of the bloodborne pathogens hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HAV).
CARNA is seeking input from relevant Alberta Organizations.
AOHNA members Barb Saint (Edmonton) and Roxanne McKendry (Calgary) are representing the AOHNA in providing
input to CARNA on their new requirement for reporting blood borne virus infections (BBVI). Starting next year CARNA
members will have to report their BBVI status at the time of annual registration. Although, the criteria and procedures
have already been established by a provincial working group, we have been asked to assist by reviewing the educational
materials and written protocols.
Education & Events Report
GMCC
Janice Krushinsky, Stony Plain
The Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission publishes interpretive
bulletins, information sheets, and booklets related to human rights law.
Interpretive bulletins offer a comprehensive discussion of important human
rights topics that are of importance to Occupational Health practitioners. They
cite case law, provide descriptions of legal principles drawn from the case law,
and offer practical information.
The Commission has recently released two new publications:
Drug and Alcohol Dependencies in Alberta Workplaces clarifies the
Commission’s role in preventing discrimination against employees who have
drug and alcohol dependencies. The new information sheet:
• Outlines the situations in which an employee may have the basis to
make a human rights complaint related to drug and alcohol
dependencies;
• Provides information about the responsibilities of the employer and the
employee in the accommodation process; and
• Informs the public that the Commission does not have jurisdiction to tell
an employer when or whether they can require a drug or alcohol test.
Obtaining and Responding to Medical Information in the
Workplace was developed in response to the many inquiries that the
Commission receives from both employers and employees about medical
information issues related to medical absences and an employee’s medical
ability to work. The publication will help employers, employees, and physicians
achieve good communication and effective workplace accommodations for
employees.
Recertification
Dates
Have you updated your
certification in the last five
years?
MacEwan offers a one-day
workshop for professionals with
an existing certificate.
Spirometry
Friday, April 3, 2009
Room 9-206
Robbins Health Learning Centre
(10910—104 Avenue)
MacEwan City Centre Campus
Cost - $ 235
For more information:
call 780-497-5727,
toll free 1-800-661-6878 or
email [email protected]
The bulletin includes a Sample Medical Absence Form and a Sample Medical Ability to Work
Form. The forms were developed in consultation with the Alberta Federation of Labour,
Alberta Medical Association, Alberta Workers’ Health Centre, and the College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Alberta.
For access to these and other bulletins on duty to accommodate and pre-employment
inquiries, go to the Commission website at : http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/
publications/bulletins_sheets_booklets/459.asp
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Adult Learners – Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Professional Development Buck
Janice Krushinsky, Education & Events Coordinator
In these times of economic and job market uncertainty, it is increasingly important for us all to maintain and build on
our competency competitive advantage. As consumers with a wide range of continuing education opportunities to
choose from, it is important to keep in mind what is important to us as adult learners. Here’s some important
considerations:
Learning goals and objectives should be realistic and applicable to the “real world” and our personal and
professional needs.
Activities should give us some control over our own learning.
Learning should be relevant and related to our day-to-day activities, with direct and concrete application to our
real work.
Opportunities for non-judgmental peer support are included in the learning experience.
Opportunities are provided for us to practice what we have learned and to receive specific and constructive
feedback.
Small group activities are provided which allow for sharing and reflecting on learning experiences.
Learning activities build on previous learning and experience to achieve success and make effective use of our
time.
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What Does Your Credential Mean?
Roxanne McKendry
Initial
Title
Reference + Comments
Canadian Designations
RN
Registered Nurse
Health Professions Act
COHN(C)
Certified in Occupational Health
Nursing (C)anada
Canadian designation offered by the Canadian Nurses Association
Specialist
Specialist
College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).
Must be currently practicing in the specialty and have three or
more years of full-time experience in the specialty area of practice
and a graduate degree applicable to the area of practice.
OHNC
Occupational Health Nurse –
Certified
Certification following completion of the Grant MacEwan
Occupational Health Nursing Program in Alberta.
DOHN
Diploma Occupational Health
Nursing
Designation following completion of the St. Laurence College
program in Ontario.
CDMP
Certified Disability Management
Professional
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
(NIDMAR)
CRTWC
Certified Return to Work
Coordinator (Canada)
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
(NIDMAR)
CRSP
Canadian Registered Safety
Professional
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
www.bcrsp.ca
American Designations
COHN
Certified Occupational Health
Nurse
American Board of Occupational Health Nurses.
This is an American designation. Offered to registered nurses
with an Associate, Diploma or higher degree.
COHN-S
Nurse- Specialist
American Board of Occupational Health Nurses.
This is an American designation. Offered to registered nurses
with a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
COHN-CM
Nurse- Case Management
American Designation denoting a Certified Occupational Health
Nurse with a specialty in Case Management.
The AOHNA Newsletter is designed and edited by Denise Jeffrey.
If you would like to write an article for the Newsletter, please send it to us at: [email protected].
Questions or comments about the newsletter may also be directed to the editor at: [email protected]
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2009 AOHNA CONFERENCE
EDUCATION
EXPERTISE
EMPOWERMENT
WEDNESDAY May 27, 2009
19:00 — 21:30 Welcome reception
Early Conference Registration
THURSDAY May 28, 2009
FRIDAY May 29, 2009
07:15 — 08:00 Conference Registration
(Continental Breakfast)
08:00 — 08:15 Conference Opening
08:15 — 08:30 Welcome Address
07:15 — 08:00 AGM Registration
08:00 — 08:30 Full Breakfast
08:30 — 10:00 EDUCATION, EXPERTISE,
EMPOWERMENT
Dr. Martin Collis PhD
10:00 — 10:30 Coffee Break
10:00 — 10:30 Coffee Break / Vendor Exhibits
10:30 — 11:30 PERSONALITY DISORDERS IN THE
WORK PLACE
Dr. Brian Forbes PhD R.Psych
11:30 — 13:00 Lunch Break / Vendor Exhibits
13:00 — 14:00 MOVING FORWARD—OHSMS AUDITS
FOR CONTINUOUS QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT
Gene Shematek MSc(A) ROH CIH
14:00 — 14:30 Coffee Break / Vendor Exhibits
08:00 — 10:00 AOHNA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
10:30 — 12:00 THE RUBBER BAND PRINCIPLE
Easy Ways to Strengthen Resilience
Patricia Morgan MA CCC
12:00 — 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 — 14:00 AN OVERALL HUMOROUS NEW ATTITUDE
Billy Strean PhD MA BA
14:00 — 14:30 Coffee Break
14:30 — 15:30 AN OVERALL HUMOROUS NEW ATTITUDE
(Continued)
15:30
Closing Remarks
14:30 — 15:30 BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
Hunting or Fishing
Dr. Ken Corbett MD FRCPS
15:30 — 16:30 Vendor Exhibits
18:00 — 18:30
18:30 — 19:00
19:00 — 20:30
20:30 — 21:00
Cocktails
Entertainment
Banquet
AOHNA Awards
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EDUCATION
EXPERTISE
EMPOWERMENT
2009 CONFERENCE FEES
Early Bird Registration
2 Days (Banquet Included)
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Students
1 Day (Banquet NOT included)
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Cost
GST
Total
295.24
395.24
166.67
14.76
19.76
8.83
310.00
415.00
175.00
171.43
228.57
8.57
11.43
180.00
240.00
Regular Registration
2 Days (Banquet Included)
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Students
1 Day (Banquet NOT Included)
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Banquet Tickets
Cost
GST
Total
366.67
466.67
166.67
18.33
23.33
8.83
385.00
490.00
175.00
200.00
257.14
60.00
10.00
12.86
3.00
210.00
270.00
63.00
Early bird rates in effect
until April 15, 2009.
AOHNA GST # 897415667
To receive the student
rate, provide proof of full
time status
The 2 Day conference
registration includes:
• welcome reception
• daily breakfast
• lunch
• refreshment breaks
• 1 ticket to banquet
2009 EDUCATION DAY FEES
Early Bird Registration
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Students
Cost
GST
Total
142.86
214.29
71.43
7.14
10.71
3.57
150.00
225.00
75.00
Regular Registration
AOHNA Members
Non-Members
Students
166.67
238.10
71.43
8.33
11.90
3.57
175.00
250.00
75.00
Attendance to the AOHNA
Annual General Meeting
for non-members must be
made in advance through
the Provincial Executive.
Voting at the AGM is
limited to AOHNA
members only.
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EDUCATION
EXPERTISE
EMPOWERMENT
2009 AOHNA Conference Registration
For registration forms and details, go to:
http://aohna.ab.ca/gen2008/lnkdoc12.htm
We’ve made it quicker and easier to register and pay for conference!
You can now register ONLINE and Pay ONLINE using VISA, MC or
AMEX:
Register
& Pay
Online
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Click on the link: http://aohna.ab.ca/gen2008/lnkdoc12.htm.
Under Option 1, Step 1, click on the Name and Address Information link.
Complete the online registration form and Submit.
Under Option 1, Step 2, click on the 2009 application form link.
Choose the event(s) you wish to attend and Add to Cart.
Once you’ve chosen all your items, Proceed to Checkout and submit your payment
through PayPal.
7. We’ll receive your registration instantly and you'll receive your receipt immediately.
If you prefer to pay by cheque, you can still print out and mail the completed form (in Option 2) with
your payment to:
AOHNA
c/o 24 Duval Close
Red Deer, AB T4R 2Y7
This will take up to 15 business days. Remember to indicate which events you are registering for.
Cancellation policy: Requests for cancellation prior to April 24, 2009 will result in 100% less $20
fee refunded. Cancellations between April 25 and May 15, 2009 will result in 50% refund only. After
May 15, 2009 there will be no refunds. All registration and refunds should be directed to Denise via
email at [email protected]
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EDUCATION
EXPERTISE
EMPOWERMENT
Speakers Information
Dr. Martin Collis
(Sponsored by Nexen Inc.)
Dr. Collis is the founder of Speakwell and is a pioneer in the field of workplace wellness. His dynamic presentations on
personal and professional wellness, laughter, stress reduction through “weight-loss for the mind,” and the magic of the
human body-mind connection inspire life-changing resolutions in his audience.
Dr. Brian Forbes Ph.D., R.Psych.
Dr Forbes has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of psychological and behavioral problems. His
areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, and drug and alcohol
problems. Prior to the establishment of Forbes Psychological Services, he was the Director of Client Services with Wilson
Banwell and the Family Centre, the Regional Director Mental Health Services for Alberta Health, and Director of
Internship Training at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton.
Gene Marie Shematek, MSc(A) ROH CIH
President, GMS & Associates, Ltd.
Gene has provided direction to operational teams of five to sixty-five health and safety staff members. Broad operational
experience in large, complex, multi-site and unionized environments ensures that the OH&S solutions developed by GMS
& Associates are practical to implement and meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. Gene’s experience in business case
development assists organizations in attaining realistic and achievable benefits coupled with an accurate assessment of
costs. With a strong focus on measurable outcomes, Gene has assisted numerous organizations reduce risk and
maximize value for expenditures in occupational health and safety
Dr. Ken Corbet MD FRCPC
(Sponsored by Nova Chemicals)
Dr. Corbet is a specialist in occupational medicine and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Community
Health Sciences, University of Calgary. He coordinates lectures and learning resources in the undergraduate,
postgraduate, and continuing medical education programs. He is a corporate medical consultant for Canadian Pacific,
Imperial Oil, and NOVA Chemicals. His areas of interest include the assessment of fitness to work and monitoring of
health effects from workplace chemicals.
Patricia Morgan MA CCC
Patricia Morgan is an author and expert in strengthening resilience in individuals and organizations. Presenting to
thousands of people each year, she is an international speaker with a Master’s Degree in Psychology. Patricia provides
practical how-to’s that decrease stress and miscommunication while increasing vitality, joy, productivity and workplace
satisfaction. She delivers her message in a fun, insightful and uplifting manner. Patricia has authored five books and
over 130 articles.
Billy Strean PhD
(Professional Humor Dude) Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
Billy Strean is an expert on applying laughter, humor, and playful movement to help people to be more engaged and
have more fun, while producing extraordinary results in their work and play. Billy’s speaking and workshops inspire
participants to have greater joy, fun, play, and satisfaction in their lives. Dr. Strean’s high energy and engaging
presentations are supported by a depth of education and experience working with and learning from some of the
world’s top achievers in sport, business, education, performing arts, and medicine.
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AOHNA / COHNA 2009 EDUCATION DAY
Hosted by the South Central AOHNA Chapter
The Greenwood Inn
3515-26 Street NE, Calgary AB, T1Y-7E3
The AOHNA and COHNA are excited to invite you to our May 27 Education Day. This event is a kick-off to the AOHNA
2009 Provincial Conference.
Speakers Information
07:30 — 08:15
08:15 — 08:30
Conference Registration (Continental Breakfast)
Welcome Address — COHNA President
08:30 — 10:00
EMPOWERING OHN’s AS LEADERS IN THE
WORKPLACE
Arlene Jorgenson
10:00 — 10:30
Coffee Break
10:30 — 11:30
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT IN THE
WORKPLACE
Cindy O’Hara
Arlene Jorgenson RN BN OHN
As a business owner, occupational health
nurse specialist, author, speaking coach,
master trainer and camp director, Arlene
Jorgenson has over fifteen years experience
sharing her wisdom with North American
audiences. Arlene’s dynamic style, high
energy, great sense of humor and practical
perspective have created a great demand
for her as a keynote speaker and seminar
presenter.
11:30 — 13:00
Lunch
COHNA Presentation
13:00 — 13:30
Coffee Break
13:30 — 15:00
PANEL PRESENTATION (Sponsored by CARNA)
Information on nursing legal issues, Privacy
information human rights, and much more.
Cindy O’Hara RN OHN
As a certified asthma and COPD educator,
Cindy will share her experience of over 24
years, on strategies to optimize lung health.
Cindy is a nurse clinician / educator for the
respirologists at the University of Alberta
hospital. Her role is to provide education
and support to patients and health care
providers.
Panel Presenters
The afternoon session will be a panel presentation, with each speaker giving a brief synopsis of Occupational Health
Nursing practice. The remaining time will be a lively discussion from the panel in response to questions posed from the
audience. The Panel Presenters:
Patricia MacLean: Executive Director for the Canadian Nurses Protective Society. Addressing topics such as:
workplace confidentiality, working within the confines of a company, ethics and other legal issues facing Occupational
Health nurses.
Diane Dahlman: Occupational Health Physician. Addressing topics such as: when and why to refer to a specialist,
when is it time for an IMe and the types of questions the specialists want to be asked.
Andrew Robertson: Employment and Human Rights Lawyer from MacLeod Dixon: what rights does the employer
have, what kind of information can the employers request, duty to accommodate and undue hardship
Suzanne Vorvis: Information Security and Privacy Officer: Are you keeping your information confidential, what are
the recent changes to the legislation and how to abide by the legislation within your organization.
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