M.Cur. / The occupational health nurse working degree of decision-making authority. deficiencies with regard to the health in industry. in industry has a certain It seems that there are decision-making process In a descriptive study by way of a literature study and empirical investigation the contribution of the occupational health nurse in the health decision-making process of an organisation was analysed. This study was conducted on the East Rand, 66 per cent (N=25) of the region's occupational health nurses being involved in the sample. The research design is embodied in the analysis and interpretation of the empirical data. Important conclusions culminating from this study include deficiencies with regard to: first level management skills of the occupational health nurse; authority structures which obstruct lines of communication; the decision-making authority of the occupational health nurse and the accountability of the occupational health nurse in respect of decision-making. Some recommendations were made in connection with improvement of practice, additional education and further research. These recommendations were made with a view to improving the first level management, communication and diagnostic skills of the occupational health nurse.

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Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1944.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1944.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1990.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1991.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1991.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1990.

M.Cur. / We are living in a century of industialization, with noise as the more general of the polutents. Because Eskom workers are subjected to this risk factor, it was decided to institute and implement a hearing conservation programme. Literature concerning noise and hearing conservation was researched with the view to suggestions as a basis for a successful hearing conservation programme. A programme was compiled and included in research of the relevance concerning the knowledge and attitude towards the active use of hearing protection. For the purpose of this research a true experimental design, with a pre-test and post test in the form of a standardised questionnaire, wa~ used. The hearing conservation programme was implemented and controlled by an occupational health nurse in conjunction with other competents on the subject. On completion of the presentation and analysis of the questionnaires, certain findings were noted and used as guidelines to specific recommendations.

M.Cur. / The Government has committed itself to primary health care as the only way of providing an affordable health service to all the Inhabitants of the Republic of South Africa, namely by a partnership service between the State and the private sector. A team approach In the provision of primary health care is essential to ensure Its success. Eskom has a responsibility towards Its employees to ensure that the occupational health nurse receives the necessary training to enable her to provide an effective health service. Eskom has obtained permission to provide health services In accordance with Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978) and has committed Itself to give the occupational health nurse the necessary training for her extended role under Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978). Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978) authorises the occupational health nurse to do a physical examination, diagnose a physical defect and identify an illness in any person. The keeping of prescribed medicines and the supply and administering thereof by the occupational health nurse, subject to the prescribed conditions, as well as the promotion of family planning, are also authorised by the said Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978). An exploratory and descriptive study was done within a contextual framework, with the occupational health nurse, In-service training and the syllabus asthe maln concepts. The occurrence of health problems was thoroughly explored by means of statistics, a literature study and discussions with a panel of experts In Eskom. The learning needs of the occupational health nurses In Eskom were then investigated by means of a questionnaire. It was established that occupational health nurses In Eskom already possess sufficient knowledge In respect of certain health problems. Knowledge of these problems was made a prerequisite In the syllabus for In-service training for Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978). A syllabus was designed for the In-service training of the occupational health nurse in Eskom for Section 38A of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No 50 of 1978).