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Environment

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health provides occupational and environmental health expertise on issues related to the nursing professional and healthcare industry.

The mission of the Center is to protect the health and well-being of nurses and their patients and communities through policy advocacy, programs, and training on the prevention and control of occupational and environmental hazards in relation to healthcare settings.

The philosophy, work, and objectives of the Center are guided by the following ANA documents:

Resources

Documents

• ANA Adopts Precautionary Approach [pdf]
  
• Position Statement: Risk and Responsibility in Providing Nursing Care- 6/21/06 (pdf)
  ANA Position: The American Nurses Association (ANA) believes that nurses are obligated to care for patients in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for all individuals. The ANA also recognizes there may be limits to the personal risk of harm nurses can be expected to accept as an ethical duty.