Davis Linda
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
AAOHN J. 2005 Jul;53(7):306-12.
Who has never had a need for accommodation to perform a job because of age-related changes, gender issues related to family care, religious practices, health status, or disability? Who has never had the benefit of universal accommodations designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, such as using the handicap button to open a door when one's arms are loaded? All of society has had the benefit of inclusion of individuals with disabilities within the work force. Occupational health nurses are essential to accommodating new employees with disabilities, assisting ill or injured employees in returning to work, and changing attitudes toward disabled workers. Additionally, nurses have the skills and knowledge for leading and managing newly emerging disease management programs for workers with disabilities caused by chronic illness.
谁从未因年龄相关变化、与家庭照料有关的性别问题、宗教习俗、健康状况或残疾而需要工作上的便利条件来履行工作职责呢？谁从未受益于旨在为残疾人提供便利的通用便利设施，比如当双手提满东西时使用残疾人专用按钮来开门呢？整个社会都受益于将残疾人纳入劳动力队伍。职业健康护士对于为新入职的残疾员工提供便利、协助生病或受伤的员工重返工作岗位以及改变对残疾工人的态度至关重要。此外，护士具备领导和管理针对慢性病导致残疾的工人新出现的疾病管理项目所需的技能和知识。
