The CDC NIOSH Occupational Data for Health (ODH) framework is a standardized approach for collecting and integrating work-related information and data into electronic health records (EHRs). This framework aims to improve patient care, population health, and occupational health research by systematically capturing data on patients' employment status, job duties, occupations, and industries that will help inform policies that prevent workplace hazards and injuries, pro-active public health measures, and initiatives that address work as a social driver of health.

This webinar recording will provide an introduction and exploration of the ODH framework, its significance in clinical settings, and its potential to enhance both individual patient care and population health interventions. We will review the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) guidance on capturing occupational data within EHRs using the ODH standard. Additionally, relevant health IT policies that will require data standards representing work-related data elements will be presented.

A key focus of the webinar will be showcasing a real-world implementation of the ODH framework through the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and data and implementation partners with three health center-controlled networks. Participants will gain insights into the practical aspects of implementing ODH data elements in community health centers, including challenges faced and solutions developed.

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between the CDC NIOSH Occupational Data for Health (ODH) framework and traditional employer data capture methods by identifying at least three unique characteristics of ODH.
• Construct a specific clinical scenario demonstrating the application of ODH for individual patient care or population health intervention, incorporating at least two ODH data elements.
• Design a step-by-step workflow for integrating ODH data collection into an existing HER clinical workflow, considering at least three potential implementation challenges and their solutions.
• Evaluate the potential impact of upcoming health IT policies on occupational data capture in their practice setting by identifying at least two relevant policy changes and their implications.

This educational activity is designed for a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:

• Physicians specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
• Primary care physicians caring for local populations and communities in specific industries and common occupations.
• Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied OEM providers (Occupational health nurses and industrial hygienists).
• Public health professionals and epidemiologists.
• Healthcare administrators and practice managers.
• Health informaticists and EHR specialists.
• Researchers in occupational health and population health.

The webinar is particularly relevant for professionals who:

• Are involved in direct patient care and interested in improving occupational health integration.
• Manage or implement electronic health record systems.
• Work in community health settings or with diverse working populations.
• Are responsible for quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings.
• Have an interest in the intersection of occupational health, public health, and clinical practice.

Participants should have a basic understanding of electronic health records and an interest in enhancing patient care through improved occupational data collection and utilization.

This webinar is a recording of a live webinar from September 16, 2024.