AAOHN Position Statements

Position Statements

AAOHN has taken positions on the following issues related to occupational and environmental health nursing practice. Each position statement is periodically reviewed and updated accordingly. Click on a title below to view AAOHN's position on that issue. To order a printed set of position statements for $5, click here.

	Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses' Role in Improving Employee Health and Productivity (2007)
	Confidentiality of Employee Health Information (1995, Revised 2004)
	Occupational Health Surveillance (1995; Reviewed 2004)
	The Occupational Health Nurse's Role in All-Hazard Perparedness (2003; Revised 2004)
	The Occupational Health Nurse as a Case Manager (1995; Reviewed 2004)
	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Occupational Health (1995; Reviewed 2003)
	Emergency Medical Technician, including Paramedics, in the Workplace (1995; Reviewed 2004)
	Delivery of Occupational and Environmental Health Services (1995; Reviewed 2004)
	Role of Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses and School Nurses in Promoting Safe and Healthful Environments for Working Youths (2004)
	Role of Occupational and Environmental Health Nurses and Nurse Case Managers in Protecting Confidentiality of Health Information (2003; Revised 2006)
	The Occupational Health Nurse's Role in Preventing and Reducing Workplace Violence (2000; Reviewed 2004)