Improving the health and safety of workers by speaking with a national Canadian voice.
Occupational Health Nurses from across Canada have been meeting informally since 1980. The formal association was founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1994. The COHNA/ACIIST continues to evolve and be the voice of Occupational Health Nurses in Canada.
Objectives
Improve health and safety of workers by speaking with a national voice to influence health and safety regulations legislation.
Enhance the profile of Occupational Health Nurses at provincial, territorial, national and international levels.
Advance the profession by providing a national forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns.
Contribute to the health of the community by providing quality health services to workers.
Promote national standards for Occupational Health Nurses.
Encourage continuing education and ensure the certification process meets COHNA/ACIIST standards.
Membership
COHNA/ACIIST has over 2000 members.
This national organization is made up of all current members of every provincial Occupational Health Nurse association. Each of these associations pays an annual membership fee to COHNA/ACIIST and selects one voting delegate to represent the provincial membership on the board of directors.