SOOHP
Society of Ohio Occupational Health
Professionals
Purpose & Objectives
The purpose of this society shall
be to provide a forum for exchange of information among Ohio occupational
health professionals.
The
objectives of this society shall be to provide a medium for facilitating
partnerships among providers, employers, government, and vendors in an
effort to reduce workers' compensation and health care costs.
2009 Board of Directors*
Membership
Roster
Membership
Application
Form
- Active Individual Member - A professional employed by a hospital-based or free-standing
occupational health program providing injury care and a variety of
occupational health services to varied customers.
- Associate Individual Member - Individuals not employed by a hospital-based or
free-standing occupational health program providing injury care and a variety of
occupational health services to varied customers.
- Active Institutional Member - Represented by a maximum of three (3) professional employed by a
hospital-based or free-standing occupational health program providing
injury care and a variety of occupational health services to varied
customers.
- Associate Institutional Member - Represented by a maximum of three (3) individuals not employed by a
hospital-based or free-standing occupational health program providing
injury care and a variety of occupational health services to varied
customers.
Activities and Benefits
- Active Membership
- One
vote per professional up to three votes.
- To
attend all regular and special membership meetings of SOOHP and
participate in discussion.
- To
attend all meetings of the board.
- To
be a candidate of elective office and/or any position in accordance
with the provisions of the bylaws.
- To
utilize all services provided by SOOHP and to participate in all
social, educational and cultural activities.
Activities and Benefits
- Keep
up-to-date on legislative changes affecting workers compensation
reform through access to the society's legislative liaison.
- Learn
about how other occupational health providers are handling the demand
for managed care.
- Learn
how other occupational health providers handle operational issues such
as measuring customer service, utilizing various software packages,
developing clinical pathways and measuring outcomes, re-engineering
processes for performance improvement or continuous quality
improvement.
- Actively
participate in society development and activities on a regional and
statewide basis.
- Receive
annual membership directory for OHA and the society.
Links of Interest to
SOOHP Members
www.dol.gov –resource for help with writing DFWP Policy (Department
of Labor)
www.eapassn.org –Organization for Employee Assistance (Employee
Assistance Program Association)www.samhsa.gov
–Organization for help with Addiction (Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration)
dasis3.samhsa.gov/ Site for looking up Treatment Centers
www.nida.nih.gov/ -Government website for drug information
(National Institute on Drug Abuse)
www.aaohn.org
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
www.aohp.org
Association of Occupational Health Professionals
www.fmcsa.dot.gov
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
www.datia.org
Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association
www.osha.gov
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control
www.dot.gov
US Department of Transportation
www.healthresourcesonline.com Free Newsletters for
health and managed care professionals
BWC Plan to Enhance
Medical Services
Provider Barrier
Project
Annual Meeting
The SOOHP Annual Conference
will be held March 26-27, 2009, at The Doubletree Worthington. An
agenda and registration information will be available soon.
For Further Information
Contact:
Ohio Hospital Association
155 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3620
(614) 221-7614
Fax (614) 241-2933
www.ohanet.org
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© 2001-2009 OHA. Last updated
April 20, 2009.
Please direct comments, corrections or additions to: oha@ohanet.org
614.221.7614.
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