AOHC Encore 2024-AOHC Encore 2024 Program Book

AOHC Encore 2024 Program Book

Pdf Summary

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) to be held in Orlando, Florida, focusing on the theme of “Innovate, Collaborate, Empower OEM”. The conference aims to inspire professionals in Occupational and Environmental Medicine to enhance their practice through innovation and collaboration. Key speakers include industry pioneers like Duncan Hughes, MD, MPH, and Arthur Caplan, PhD. Sessions cover a wide range of topics including technology in hospitality, work-related concussions, and medical surveillance exams for new materials.<br /><br />Attendees can participate in pre- and post-conference courses on spirometry interpretation and evaluation of permanent impairment. Opportunities for networking and engaging with colleagues are provided, along with continuing education credits for health professionals interested in the field. Resident-focused and research sessions offer insights for early career professionals and highlight the importance of conducting studies in the field.<br /><br />Various session topics discussed include astronaut medical programs, post-COVID experiences, lead exposure standards, workplace cannabis impairment, and the impact of technology on the field. Additionally, sessions cover physician retirement planning, headaches in the workplace, and strategies for preventing burnout among healthcare workers. The document also touches on topics such as toxic exposures for veterans, climate change's impact on health, and policies affecting occupational and environmental medicine practices.<br /><br />Conflicts of interest declared by speakers are outlined, stressing the importance of staying updated with current practices and engaging in health and safety discussions within the workplace. Overall, the document emphasizes continuous education, collaboration, and empowerment within the occupational health community to advance the field of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Keywords

Innovate

Collaborate

Empower OEM

American Occupational Health Conference

Orlando, Florida

Duncan Hughes

Arthur Caplan

Technology in hospitality

Work-related concussions

Medical surveillance exams