Common Injuries in the Ohio Healthcare Industry [4721]
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: D180

Speakers:
   Samson Agboola, Research Administrator, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Track: Safety Management
Secondary Track: Research and Development
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Basic

Description:
The session provides information on occupational injury and illness statistics in the Ohio healthcare industry from 2012 to 2016. The presenter uses data from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and other sources. He also provides information on common characteristics of injuries such as nature, source and causation. The session includes recommendations on safety interventions and other prevention methods to reduce the incidence of these injuries.

Learning Objectives:
Recall occupational injury and illness statistics in Ohio's healthcare industry
List common case characteristics of injuries and illnesses in Ohio's healthcare industry
Discuss information on applicable safety interventions to reduce incidence of injuries

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  CCM: 1
  CRC: 1
  RN: 1
  CDMS: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1

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