AOHC Encore 2023-411 Challenges and Best Practices in Non-Traditional Occupational Health Settings

411 Challenges and Best Practices in Non-Traditional Occupational Health Settings

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation titled "Challenges and Best Practices in Non-Traditional Occupational Health Settings" given by Cheryl Bednow, the Occupational Health Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, and Dr. Pete Matos. Cheryl Bednow explains that her role as an Occupational Health Physician at the Department of State is unique and she works among a group of health professionals who provide occupational health services worldwide. She discusses the challenges of working in non-traditional occupational health settings, including a lack of clear guidance and framework, limited resources, and the need to incorporate local laws and labor laws. Dr. Matos talks about the importance of training and education for primary care providers in occupational health, as well as the challenges of record-keeping and electronic health records in non-traditional settings. He suggests strategies such as obtaining verbal and written permission for accessing medical records and using email to capture and document medical consulting information. The speakers also discuss issues related to policy development, stakeholder involvement in emergencies, and the challenges of standardized testing, such as audiometric testing, in global occupational health settings. The video presentation concludes with a discussion among the audience members and suggestions on training, data manipulation, and international collaborations in occupational health.

Keywords

Non-Traditional Occupational Health Settings

Challenges

Limited Resources

Training

Electronic Health Records

Stakeholder Involvement

Audiometric Testing