Achievements
View the achievements achieved by FOHN and download any related articles and reports below.
Annual Report 2023
In October/November a survey was conducted to assess the present competence of OH nurses in health risk management and identify the need for additional training.
This survey, in conjunction with the British Occupational Hygiene Society, has been developed to:
1.gather information and opinions on whether OHN professionals feel competent to provide health risk management services.
2.gather information and opinions on the need for an online training module.
Key finding to be published in December
The Faculty Development Group published a position paper on Occupational Health Nurse Education, Funding and Regulation. The Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing (FOHN) Development Group (FDG) position paper considered the current issues in relation to the availability of validated education courses, funding of education, regulated standards of practice, and revalidation for occupational health (OH) nursing in the United Kingdom (UK). Recommendations where made to address the issues raised and form a large part of the strategic objectives of the FOHN.
In April/May 2016 a survey was conducted to gather the views of UK occupational health nurses. The survey had three objectives:
1. To gather information and opinion on what the OHN profession want and expect from a future FOHN.
2. To gather information and opinion on what the OHN profession think about OHN education now and for the future.
3. To understand the demographic characteristics of nurses working in the occupational health setting.
The survey was completed by 1,429 OH nurses and results were published in the Occupational Health [at work] journal in a two part series (first edition published October 2016).
Key findings include:
- The need for an OH nursing ‘voice’ to represent the profession.
- The need for professional support, guidance and resources for OH nurses.
- To ensure that OH nurse education is fit for the future.
The suite of guidance documents continue to be developed to advise those who commission and delivery OH services.
Recognising OH nurses throughout their careers.
