54. Automating IH Risk Reviews for Medical Surveillance Program Enrollments

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Sherrill ◽  
T. Ford
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance

The Value of HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
pp. 465-467
Author(s):  
R. Gail Huss ◽  
Kristen N. Williamson ◽  
Kimberly L. Alvis ◽  
David J. Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Testing Program ◽  
Chemical Exposures ◽  
High Prevalence

Medical surveillance is mandated for workers with potential exposure to hazardous materials. However, little guidance is provided regarding the components of a medical surveillance testing program for these individuals. This article describes the medical surveillance program for a group of 72 employees who respond to hazardous material releases throughout the United States. Conditions related to chemical exposures were not identified in this group. However, several non-occupational health conditions were identified, including a relatively high prevalence of one or more signs of metabolic syndrome. Medical surveillance may provide valuable information regarding an individual's underlying health status and non-occupational health conditions to be addressed at an early stage.

scholarly journals Navy Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program 1990–1999: Demographic Features and Trends in Abnormal Radiographic Findings

2006 ◽  
Vol 171 (8) ◽  
pp. 717-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. Dell ◽  
Bruce K. Bohnker ◽  
John G. Muller ◽  
Alan F. Philippi ◽  
Francesca K. Litow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Demographic Features

scholarly journals Intraindividual Stability of Human Erythrocyte Cholinesterase Activity

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 1358-1363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee J Lefkowitz ◽  
Joseph M Kupina ◽  
Nigel L Hirth ◽  
Rachel M Henry ◽  
Georgia Y Noland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Interindividual Variation ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Intraindividual Variation ◽  
Us Army ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical Laboratory Technician

Abstract Background: Erythrocyte cholinesterase (RBC-ChE) activities serve as useful and sensitive biomarkers to monitor exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting substances, such as chemical warfare nerve agents and pesticides. Although the interindividual variation of RBC-ChE is well characterized, the magnitude of intraindividual variation for RBC-ChE remains controversial. An accurate measure of intraindividual variation is critical for establishing the appropriate frequency of RBC-ChE testing. Methods: We retrospectively tracked the intraindividual variation of RBC-ChE activities among 46 male nerve agent workers from a single US Army depot that participated in a medical surveillance program requiring periodic RBC-ChE monitoring. All RBC-ChE analysis was performed by the same medical laboratory technician by the delta pH method. Results: A mean of 38 and a median of 37 RBC-ChE measurements were available for each worker. The mean duration of employment for these workers was 20 years (median, 21 years). The mean CV for RBC-ChE in this set of 46 workers was 3.9%. Linear regression analysis of the data for each worker resulted in a mean slope of 0.0010 delta pH units/h per year. Conclusions: RBC-ChE activities increased in each person by a mean of 0.01 delta pH units/h every 10 years, which is a negligible rate. These findings highlight the stability of RBC-ChE activities over time in a given individual and may have important policy implications regarding the appropriate frequency of RBC-ChE testing.

scholarly journals Navy Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program, 1995–1999: Demographic Characteristics and Smoking Status

2001 ◽  
Vol 166 (11) ◽  
pp. 966-971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce K. Bohnker ◽  
Lawrence S. Betts ◽  
David M. Sack ◽  
Nancy Craft
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Status ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance

scholarly journals Trends in Pleural Radiographic Findings in the Navy Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program (1990–1999)

2005 ◽  
Vol 170 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G. Muller ◽  
Bruce K. Bohnker ◽  
Alan F. Philippi ◽  
Francesca K. Litow ◽  
W. Garry Rudolph ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Radiographic Findings

Changes in B-Readings Over Time in the United States Navy Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program

2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G. Muller ◽  
W Garry Rudolph ◽  
Jonathan M. Lieske ◽  
Jose E. Hernandez ◽  
Moore H. Jan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United States Navy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Medical Surveillance ◽  
Over Time
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