SURVEILLANCE
![statistical charts, woman at computer](../../../niosh/programs/surv/images/progprof-surveillance.jpg)
Outputs: Publications by Sector - Health Care & Social Assistance
Bloodborne Pathogens
Sharps injuries among hospital workers in Massachusetts, 2008. Findings from the Massachusetts Sharps Injury Surveillance System
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Occupational Health Surveillance Program , 2010:1-26
Blood exposure incidence rates from the North Carolina study of home care and hospice nurses
Leiss JK et al. Am J Ind Med 2009;52:99-104
Safety of surgical personnel: A global concern
Jagger J et al. Lancet 2008;372:1149
Deaths due to bloodborne infections and their sequelae among health-care workers
Luckhaupt SE and Calvert GM. Am J Ind Med 2008;51:812-824
Blood and body fluid exposure risks among health care workers: Results from the Duke Health and Safety Surveillance System
Dement JM et al. Am J Ind Med 2004;46:637-648
Cancer, Reproductive, and Cardiovascular Disease
Demographic, clinical and occupational characteristics associated with early onset of delivery: Findings from the Duke Health and Safety Surveillance System, 2001-2004
Schoenfisch AL et al. Am J Ind Med 2008;51:911-922
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Surveillance of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders in a diverse cohort of workers at a tertiary care medical center
Pompeii LA et al. Am J Ind Med 2008;51:344-356
Pesticides
Acute antimicrobial pesticide-related illnesses among workers in health-care facilities-California, Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas, 2002-2007
MMWR, May 14, 2010/ 59(18):551-556
Nosocomial poisoning associated with emergency department treatment of organophosphate toxicity-Georgia, 2000
MMWR, January 5, 2001/49(51):1156-1158
Respiratory Diseases
Occupational respiratory diseases
Bang KM et al. Occupational Health for Health Care Professionals: Caring for the Carers, Jayakumar G, Jayakumar R, eds, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysian Medical Association 2008:54-72
Health care workers and asthma: 'Occupational asthma' is a risk for nurses
Filios MS and Pechter E. Am J Nurs 2006;106:96
Work-related asthma among health care workers: Surveillance data from California, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey, 1993-1997
Pechter E et al. Am J Ind Med 2005;47:265-275
Silicosis in dental laboratory technicians-Five states, 1994-2000
MMWR, March 12, 2004/53(9):195-197
Surveillance Programs
Obesity and workers' compensation: Results from the Duke Health and Safety Surveillance System
Ostbye T et al. Arch Intern Med 2007;167:766-773
An integrated comprehensive occupational surveillance system for health care workers
Dement JM et al. Am J Ind Med 2004;45:528-538
Traumatic Injuries
Physical assault among nursing staff employed in acute care
Rodríguez-Acosta RL et al. Work 2010;35:191-200
Burden of injury and illness in health care as documented by surveillance systems
Boiano JM et al. Handbook of Modern Hospital Safety, 2nd edition, Charney W, ed, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press 2009:2.14-2.47
Work Organization and Stress-Related Disorders
Effective implementation of work-hour limits and systemic improvements
Landrigan CP et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2007;33(11 Suppl 1):19-29
- Page last reviewed: October 9, 2012
- Page last updated: October 9, 2012
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies