Discussion 4-Response

Respond to classmates post- include additional data.

Initial post instructions: This week review the data you gathered from the analysis. Review your state's (or a state adjacent to your own) data on the hazards you have identified. How does your data from the hazard analysis compare with the data in your chosen state?

Classmate Maiolo’s post

After the completion of the workplace hazard analysis, a common form of injury for the office occupation identified is due to the highly repetitive motion of keyboarding for an extended period of time. There are several rehabilitation methods to avoid the worsening of these injuries, and assist in recovering as listed in the health library at Johns Hopkins Medicine2. Examples of injuries that are associated with keyboarding, are carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendinitis2. Rehabilitation methods for highly repetitive motion injuries include patient education of ergonomics in the work place, occupational therapy, exercise programs to stretch and strengthen the area, and the use of splints, as well as heat and cold application. Another hazard addressed in the analysis was the presence of mold in the bathrooms used at the office, and the frequent change of temperature2. OSHA guidelines for the US department of labor advise using personal protective equipment when cleaning up the affected area, and contains several guidelines for remediation such as the use of high-efficiency particulate air vacuums, and the disposal of materials3. The range of temperature however, can be compensated for by bringing an extra jacket, or apparel to keep within a comfortable working environment. Different strategies being employed in similar workplaces include memos sent out to employees addressing these issues, and interventions with restoration professionals to handle situations like mold remediation as mentioned above.

It is important to be mindful of the cultures to which healthcare information must be communicated because it can affect the understanding of disease process, treatment expectations, and decision making as well as attitudes and beliefs perceived about healthcare1.

References

      1Kodjo C. Cultural competence in clinician communication. Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2719963/. Published February 2009. Accessed November 19, 2017.

      2Repetitive Motion Injury. Repetitive Motion Injury | Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation/repetitive_motion_injury_85,P01176. Accessed November 19, 2017.

      3UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. https://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html. Accessed November 19, 2017.