What is COHNA/ACIIST - Canadian Occupational Health Nurses
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What is COHNA/ACIIST - Canadian Occupational Health Nurses
What is COHNA? By: Valerie Adrian RN, BSN, COHN(C) COHNA President 2007 – 2009 CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL www.cohna-aciist.ca [email protected] CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL History • Canadian OHNs meeting informally since 1980. • Three National groups have existed – CCOHN Inc – NAOHN Inc – COHNA/ACIIST CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Canadian Council for Occupational Health Nurses • Established as the certifying body for OHNs in 1981 • CCOHN worked with CNA Testing Service – First national OHN certification exam was established in 1984 • Goal – To increase recognition of OHN as a speciality area CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL National Association of Occupational Health Nurses • 1986 - Informal gatherings of provincial OHN presidents and members led to creating a national organization – Comprised of an executive committee and BOD representing 9 provinces CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL NAOHNA (cont’d) • Objectives – To establish and maintain standards of OHN practise – To provide a forum for exchange of ideas and concerns – Raise the profile of OHNs at provincial, national & territorial levels – Speak with a national voice on issues of Occupational Health and Occupational Health Nursing CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL NAOHNA (cont’d) • 1992 – a name change was proposed to facilitate international identification • 1994 - NAOHN was dissolved and the BOD incorporated COHNA/ACIIST CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA/ACIIST • 1995 – national standards for OHNs were approved • Current members of provincial OHN groups make up COHNA/ACIIST – Provincial associations pay an annual membership fee and select a voting delegate CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA/ACIIST Objectives • Improve the health & safety of workers by speaking with a national voice to influence health, safety, environmental, & wellness regulation & legislation. • Advance the profession by providing a national forum on the exchange of ideas and concerns. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA/ACIIST Objectives • Promote national standards for occupational health nurses. • Enhance the profile of occupational health nurses at the provincial/territorial, national and international levels. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA/ACIIST Objectives • Encourage continuing education • Ensure the certification process meets COHNA/ACIIST standards. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA 2009 • Members – Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Colombia CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Member Representation • Through your provincial Director/delegate, who has one (1) vote on the COHNA Board of Directors • Through COHNA, you have membership in CNA • Through the COHNA Board, you have representation as part of the CNA Specialty Association Groups, CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2008 • Cut BOD teleconferencing costs by reducing the number of meetings and deleting executive only meetings. • Hired administration staff to provide continuity and facilitate activities in a timely manner. – Mailing Address CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2008 • Redesigned & updated the website – Promoted the launch of the website with a postcard • Revised and simplified the Bylaws. • Updated the COHNA Informational Booklet; adding a Mental Health component. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2008 • Planned for an open meeting for members in conjunction with the COHNA Education Day. - Held in Ontario • Involved in lobbying activities – Canadian Health Network. • Advised CNA on various papers – Workplace Violence Position Statement CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2009 • Continued to update & improve website – Added “Ask a Colleague” Section – Posted jobs CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2009 • Updated & simplified the Operating Guidelines – Combined Nurse of the Year & Exemplary Service Award to be renamed as the COHNA/ACIIST Award of Excellence. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2009 • Developed & promoted OHN Survey – Grand Prize of $500 towards CEUs – 1 COHNA watch per province or territory CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA Progress - 2009 • Printed Business Cards • In progress of sending Congratulatory Message to the successful candidates of the OHN Certification Exam for 2008 & 2009. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Where do we go from here? • Tapping into the expertise of members • Promoting mentorship programs to educate and encourage nurses to consider a career in Occupational Health Nursing CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Where do we go from here? • Lobbying CNA & provincial registering bodies to promote OHNs to government. – Writing and supporting resolutions • Promoting Business & Marketing skills/education for OHNs to promote themselves to Employers, Clients & other nurses. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL What do COHNA members Need? • On-line learning? • Networking with other COHNA members? • Updates on OHN issues? • Forum to share information instead of reinventing the wheel? CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL What can COHNA members contribute? • Expertise • Experiences • Support – Check the website, Ask & Answer Questions CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Remember…. COHNA/ACIIST is your association. Your contribution, support and feedback is essential to COHNA. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL Thank you for the excellent work and ongoing support that you provide for your speciality. CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL COHNA/ACIIST Questions & Feedback CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL www.cohna-aciist.ca 302 The East Mall, Suite 605, Toronto, ON M9B 6C7 [email protected] CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES INFIRMIÈRES ET INFIRMIERS EN SANTÉ DU TRAVAIL