OSHA and Hazard Communication for Healthcare Professionals

 Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours  

Author: 

Celeste Barefield (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 11252. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Professional Issues.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

State Approvals:  

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1189744 ; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course discusses Hazard Communication methods and purposes in the workplace, including real-life events that can help embed the information. It also has case studies to help learners identify with the materials. This course touches on the history of OSHA over the last 50 years and some of the advocation needs. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to be aware of workplace dangers, how communication of hazards is regulated through OSHA and NIOSH, how to report safety issues to OSHA, and how to advocate for safer workplaces. 

Objectives 

Healthcare professionals who complete this CEU offering will be able to: 

1. Outline how to seek new information and updates regarding emerging hazards and best practices in healthcare safety.
2. Recognize potential hazards within a healthcare setting based on OSHA standards and best practices.
3. Assess the adequacy of safety protocols and procedures concerning OSHA requirements and emerging risks.
4. Recognize personal beliefs that might influence a HCW to follow or not follow OSHA safety recommendations.
5. Outline potential negative consequences of unsafe practices and the importance of proactive risk prevention.
6. Apply new facts, information, and statistics regarding Hazardous Communication.