Nurses' Focused Learning Opportunities from ANZSOM
The Nurse Focus Webinar Series was introduced in 2022, and are designed specifically for occupational health nurses, aligning with the new OHN Competency Standards. Three Nurse Focus Webinars will be held this year, and recordings will be displayed on the Online Learning Modules page.
Previous webinars
#itswhatyouknow
Emergency rinsing of chemical splashes
Nurses' Focus Webinar
Presenter: Natalie Stephens, Brand Manager - Prevor / Amare Safety
Date: Wednesday 15 March 2023
RECORDING AVAILABLE (member login required)
Webinar highlights:
- Consequences of chemical injuries
- The difference between corrosive and irritant agents
- Chemical effects on skin and eye tissue cells (both immediate and long-term)
- The limitation of water as a first-aid agent
- Case studies
The webinar was presented by Natalie Stephens, Brand Manager of Prevor (Amare Safety), who has been in the medical device / pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years.
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Creating a workplace mental health strategy
Nurses' Focus Webinar
Presenter: Brianna Cattanach, Practice Leader and Senior Occupational Therapist
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2022
RECORDING AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE (member login required)
Session outline:
Mental illness in Australia is extremely common with one in five working Australians experiencing a mental illness each year. Since COVID-19, contact with mental health services has increased by 42%. Unfortunately, over 60% of Australian’s attribute at least in part, their mental health challenges to the workplace, as such it is unsurprising that the safety authorities nationally are increasing their focus, expectations and regulations around the way that workplaces of all nature, manage and prevent psychosocial risk.
There has never been a more important time for businesses to build a mental health strategy for their workforce focusing on culture, early support and best practice processes to manage risk.
This session covered how to address growing compliance requirements, build a meaningful mental health program and offer practical strategies to improve the psychological safety and mental wellbeing of employees.
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Respiratory protection programs and the role of the OHN
Nurses' Focus Webinar
Presenters: Helen Truscott & Emma McCartney
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022, 7pm (AEST)
RECORDING AVAILABLE (member login required)
Session outline:
- Why do we conduct fit testing?
- What does the legislation say?
- Fit testing and the OHN Competency Standards
- Who can perform a fit test?
- Quantitative Vs qualitative testing
- Policies and procedures
- Trouble shooting when fit testing
- Respirator types and how to use different adaptors
- Workplace Respiratory Protection Programs - where do I start?
- Selection of RPE for my workplace
- Medical evaluation
- Education and training
- Maintenance
- Record keeping
Earning and recording CPD points
ANZSOM provides continual professional development opportunities via online learning resources, the Annual Scientific Meeting and state branch meetings. Generally these activities are not formally accredited with the Royal Australian College of Nursing, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Royal Australasian College of Physicians (AFOEM) however, you can claim CPD points for participation in non-accredited activities. Participation in ANZSOM Committees may also count towards CPD points.
Completion of ANZSOM CPD activities, including the ASM, Branch educational meetings, webinars and online learning modules, can be recorded in My Profile (CPD activity record).
For more details regarding profession-specific CPD requirements and how ANZSOM CPD contributes, download the document below or for more details please contact your governing / registration body directly.