"Caring for Those Who Care"

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health provides occupational and environmental health expertise on issues related to the nursing professional and healthcare industry.

The mission of the Center is to protect the health and well-being of nurses and their patients and communities through policy advocacy, programs, and training on the prevention and control of occupational and environmental hazards in relation to healthcare settings.

The philosophy, work, and objectives of the Center are guided by the following ANA documents:

• Risk Versus Responsibility in Providing Nursing Care
  (ANA Position Statement)

• American Nurses Association Adopts Precautionary Approach [PDF]