Ontario Nurses for the Environment's partner CANE has partnered with Health Canada to create an online Radon screening tool, which will be the focus of this presentation
Radon, an invisible and odourless gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water due to the decomposition of uranium, poses significant health risks. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, primarily when individuals are exposed to high concentrations of radon indoors over a prolonged period. Research has highlighted the need to train healthcare providers to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing information about radon, specifically within equity-seeking populations who face multiple barriers to accessing radon risk reduction resources. To address this need, we first created an online screening tool, which we will present. We also developed an interactive module for providers to increase their capacity and confidence in using this online tool. This module includes the following elements: 1) An introduction to radon and its health impacts 2) A review of motivational interviewing and brief intervention techniques 3) A description of the screening tool 4) Case studies for various perinatal healthcare providers to practice their knowledge We will also discuss the project's next steps, which involve establishing partnerships with communities across Canada with a significant number of equity-seeking families to offer in-person training to perinatal staff, the distribution of 100 radon gas test kits, and inclusive and accessible educational materials.
Date & Time: Nov 28, 2024 01:00 PM (1hr)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GPzh02XPTBqIp6xAYflJIQ#/registration