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    Systems Thinking in Health Research

    Orlando, Florida , United States

    This workshop introduces participants to how systems thinking can improve understanding of health challenges and impactful health policies in a complex world. Using scenarios from population health and healthcare, it covers simple as well as more advanced concepts and techniques (e.g., complex adaptive systems, dynamic complexity, causal loop diagrams, networks, tipping points, simulation). Emphasis is placed on how community and stakeholder engagement can advance their causes.

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    Network Analysis in Health Research

    Orlando, Florida , United States

    This workshop introduces participants to the role of networks—which lie at the very heart of every society—in population health. Using population health and healthcare examples, case studies, and big data, it covers network structure, organization, relationships among components, topologies, and dynamics, among others. Beyond a static representation of networks, emphasis is placed on dynamic visualization and analysis.

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    Creating Safer and Healthier Workplaces for Hotel Housekeepers

    Orlando, Florida , United States

    This workshop for supervisors covers OSHA-employers’ general duties; OSHA regulations and rules; housekeepers’ workplace hazards, impacts, and prevention of injury/pain/accidents; prevention of ergonomic hazards (lifting and carrying, bending, reaching, repetitive movements); training housekeepers to apply ergonomic tools and equipment to housekeeping work; reduction and management of workplace stress; addressing workplace discrimination and bullying; and creating a safe and healthy work environment; and supervisory skills.

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    Creating Safer and Healthier Workplaces for Truckers

    Orlando, Florida , United States

    This workshop for supervisors covers OSHA standards and guidelines for truck drivers; DOT medical certification requirements and guidelines; prevalence of common health conditions/concerns among drivers; impact of medical conditions, medications and drugs on safety and crash risk; best practices for health programs for drivers; fleet/carrier safety culture and driver health; process for minimizing risks from overexertion, lifting/moving, loading/unloading, contact with objects/equipment; risks involving falling objects, falls, and transportation accidents; personal protective equipment; hazardous materials; and roadway safety.