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J E Wachs

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PubMed1992

Use of computers among occupational health nurses: results of a survey.

1. A survey of occupational health nurses revealed that they are using computers at work for a variety of activities, and find computers to be useful tools in their jobs. 2. Occupational health nurses who use computers at work differ from nonusers in level of education, experience, and salary. 3. Nurses who do not use computers at work are interested in learning more about computers, and are willing to and interested in attending seminars to gain additional knowledge in this area.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1992

Developing health service staff.

Professional nurses frequently view continuing education and staff development narrowly, as in the form of an annual offsite seminar. Staff development is a year around, planned program, adequately funded and creatively administered. Development needs can be identified during annual performance appraisals and strategies to meet the needs written into a formal plan. These strategies might include a variety of educational and vocational opportunities within the organization and in the community. An effective development program should lead to more staff with a wider repertoire of skills and a new vision of their role and responsibility. The nurse manager should see these changes reflected in a more effective and efficient health service and in personal accolades from the organization.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

Policies and practices used for the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.

There is increasing evidence that exposure to antineoplastic drugs in the workplace has definite, measurable effects on health care workers. The literature supports the theory that use of proper protective practices and equipment while handling antineoplastic drugs will provide adequate protection from the effects of these agents. Many of the hospitals, physicians' offices, and health care agencies surveyed did not have comprehensive policies outlining safe practices and procedures when handling antineoplastic drugs. Use of gloves was the only consistently used method of self protection in any facility that responded to the survey. In spite of the known potential dangers associated with exposure to these drugs, the literature supports the theory that many health care workers still do not use available protective equipment and procedures. Research is imperative to determine the exact long term effects of exposure to antineoplastic drugs by health care workers and to develop ways to ensure proper, consistent use of safety measures.

Antineoplastic Agents↗
PubMed1989

Predictors of registered nurses' lifting behavior.

1. Nurses continue to experience back pain and injury as a result of occupational stressors, with most attributed to lifting clients. 2. Research found that only 2% of nurses lifted clients as prescribed by current nursing textbooks. 3. Nurses' lifting behavior was related to the age of the nurse and the type of client movement. 4. Ongoing education regarding prescribed lifting behavior in clinical settings and continued research regarding strategies to increase the prevalence of safe behavior in the workplace are recommended.

Back Injuries↗