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HEARING CONSERVATION HEALTH EDUCATION and MOTIVATION

HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM. HEARING CONSERVATION HEALTH EDUCATION and MOTIVATION. 28 Jan 2013. Learning Objectives. List HCP Education/Training Instructions Identify who requires initial/annual training Identify training content requirements and command responsibilities

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HEARING CONSERVATION HEALTH EDUCATION and MOTIVATION

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  1. HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM HEARING CONSERVATION HEALTH EDUCATION and MOTIVATION 28 Jan 2013

  2. Learning Objectives • List HCP Education/Training Instructions • Identify who requires initial/annual training • Identify training content requirements and command responsibilities • List activities to motivate and encourage behavior change for improving compliance • List education and training resources

  3. GOAL of the HCP Prevent occupationally related noise-induced hearing loss • TO MEET GOAL • Continual education • and training • of noise-exposed personnel

  4. HCP Education and Training Instructions DoD Instructions 6055.12 Marines MCO 6260.1 Series Navy OPNAV 5100.23 Series OPNAV 5100.19 Series NMCPHC Tech Manual 6260.51.99-2 Army DA PAM 40-501 Air Force AFI 48-20 *Local SOP

  5. Education/TrainingWho Needs It & How Often? I. SHORE BASED Training • Initial - supervisors & enrollees • Annual - supervisors & enrollees II. SHIPBOARD Training • Initial - all hands during Indoctrination • Annual - HCP enrollees

  6. Initial Training Requirements • Elements and rationale for the HCP • Effects of noise on hearing • Proper use and care of HPD • Command program and individual responsibilities

  7. Initial Training Requirements cont…. • Individual’s responsibilities in protecting his or her hearing • How hearing loss affects career • Off duty practices that prevent HL • Communicating in high-noise environments

  8. Annual Training Requirements • Effects of noise on hearing • Purpose of HPD • Advantages/Disadvantages of HPD • Instructions on HPD selection,use and care

  9. Annual Training Requirements cont… • Requirements to use HPD and administrative actions for non-compliance • Purpose of Audiometric Testing • Explanation of test procedures • Explanation that hearing loss will affect job retention/employability • Encourage HPD use off duty

  10. Ship Board HCP Training Command Medical WHO PROVIDES IT WHEN DOES IT OCCUR  Initial and Annual  Stand Downs  Counseling during Hearing Test Results OHC TECH

  11. Shore Based HCP Training COMMAND SAFETY OFFICER WHO PROVIDES IT WHEN DOES IT OCCUR  Initial and Annual  Stand Downs  Counseling during Hearing Test Results OHC TECH

  12. OHC Tech Contributions to Annual Training Praise normal hearing – no STS Encourage consistent use of HPDs Re-instruct proper insertion of earplugs Encourage awareness of noise levels and HPD use during home and off-duty activities

  13. Employee Motivation Ideas KEY: Behavior must change to improve compliance using HPDs ASHORE - Medical Clinics OHC Tech Attitude: • respect and concern for hearing • enthusiasm in explaining results Demonstrate excellent patient care and “customer service” Use positive reinforcement

  14. Employee Motivation Ideas #2 AFLOAT and RURAL COMMANDS OHC Technician may assist Safety Officer or Unit Supervisors in educational & motivational activities • Perform “walk-throughs” to monitor compliance • Give positive reinforcement for consistent HPD use in the presence of co-workers • Provide personalized training for workers having difficulty using HPDs • Reinforce fact that Significant HL can mean a job change or Loss of Employment

  15. Employee Motivation Ideas #3 “You must be the change you want to see in the world” Gandhi • Supervisors must be HCP role models • Develop creative competitions • Recognize units or work centers who have - lowest STS rates - highest HPD compliance - highest annual testing compliance • Use videos, speakers with hearing loss #1 Liberty Award Highest HCP Compliance

  16. Documentation Annual hearing conservation training • employee training records • DD2216 during annual hearing testing Sign-in rosters of annual group training • kept on file with the unit or shop • a minimum of 5 years Copies of training rosters • forward to Safety Officer

  17. Educational Resources • Regional Occupational Audiologists! • Student workbook –materials & resources list • Navy & Marine Corps Public Health Center • Internet sources: Safety, OSHA, CDC, universities, audiology/medical sites • Guest Speakers with hearing loss

  18. SUMMARY Four of the Five Elements of the HCP can be outstanding But… IF personnel are not educated or motivated to conserve their hearing through appropriate behaviors, WE have failed in our mission readiness.

  19. QUESTIONS???

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