Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hi, Sharon: It is unlikely that the AAOHN teleweb will be the same info on mold that will be taught during the AIHA teleweb. Dr. Rene Salazar (it is a he) was a member of the AIHA IEQ Committee at one time, but he is no longer a member. The AIHA teleweb will be taught by members of the AIHA IEQ and Biosafety Committees, as I mentioned in my posting. Drs. and Morey have participated in the writing of the AIHA Field Guide and the upcoming Green Book. Dr. Salazar has not participated in those publications. You will note the following in the advert for the AAOHN telweb: 'Salazar holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology, and masters and doctorate degrees in Public Health from the University of South Florida, College of Public Health.' I assume that is the qualifications that Dr. Salazar presented to AAOHN for teaching their telweb on mold. AIHA does not 'monitor' its members in terms of what they teach about any subject, including mold. Although membership carries certain privileges, it does not carry with it any obligations of the member to comply with a certain criteria in terms of their activities. Members are free to teach what they believe, even if it is an 'alternative' viewpoint to what AIHA's policies are. Having said that, I do not know what Dr. Salazar will teach in the AAOHN teleweb, so I don't know if it will be different than AIHA's policies and publications. The AAOHN teleweb does not carry AIHA's endorsement, so Dr. Salazar is free to teach whatever are his beliefs on this matter. Other AIHA members are also free to disagree with Dr. Salazar, if they so desire. Finally, Dr. Salazar cannot imply n his presentation that he speaks for AIHA, or that his views are endorsed by AIHA. I am hopeful that he will not do that. I trust that answered your questions on this matter. Don > > Hi Don, > > I wonder if what is being taught thru the AIHA webcast regarding mold, will > be the same as what is being taught thru the webcast cited below. As I > understand it, in addition to being an AAOHN member, Rene Salazar, PhD, CIH is > also an AIHA member. > > Is AIHA providing any oversight to assure their members are teaching > consistently regarding the current state of the art science of the matter? I am not > familiar with Rene Salazar. What is his/her background regarding the mold > issue that would qualify him/her to teach a webcast? > > Sharon > > > _http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/49546/_ > (http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/49546/) > > > AAOHN Hosts Mold Webcast > August 6 2007 > > > The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses has recently announced > that it is hosting a one hour webcast, titled " The Mold Crisis: An Update on > Current Thoughts and Practices, " conducted by René R. Salazar, Ph.D., CIH, > on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. EST. Participants will receive 1.0 CNE > credit. > The purpose of the webcast is to offer an industrial hygiene approach to > recognizing and evaluating mold problems of non-industrial, indoor environments. > The presentation will discuss scientifically-sound methods of assessing mold > problems, common methods of characterizing potential exposures to > individuals, and generally recommended remedial response strategies. AAOHN says > participants will learn the basic characteristics of mold elements, their ecological > benefits, and how they have come to be perceived as hazardous agents. > Salazar holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology, and masters and > doctorate degrees in Public Health from the University of South Florida, College > of Public Health. > Questions posed to faculty during the live webcast program through a chat > function will be answered in the last 10 minutes of the program. Questions not > answered during the broadcast will be posted with answers in the online > archive. > The registration fee for AAOHN members is $50 if registering online, and $60 > if registering via fax or by mail. For non-members, the registration fee is > $75 if registering online, and $85 if registering via fax or by mail. There is > a 3-for-2 registration offer available only to AAOHN members working for the > same employer who register via fax or by mail. For registration information > and complete details go to _www.aaohn.org_ (http://www.aaohn.org/) or call > . > > > Hi, all! > > Please excuse the advestisement, but I thought some of you may be > interested in this TeleWeb. Drs. and Phil Morey, as > well as Ling Ling Hung will be presenters. I will serve as host. > > Don > > NEW TeleWeb Virtual Seminar > On September 19, 2007, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST > Mold Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention: > Applying Current Best Practices > For complete course information and pricing, go to > www.aiha.org/www.aiha.org/<WBwww.a > Enroll before September 3, 2007, and save $75! > > Mold exposure inside buildings is a major problem, and everything > from construction to general maintenance of buildings can be a > contributing factor to its growth. With few regulatory or > professional guidelines to address mold issues, the burden of > organizations' accountability and responsibilities regarding property > damage, health, or other serious repercussions is a heavy one. This > TeleWeb has been designed to prepare and enable participants to: > • Recognize growth factors > • Decipher common mold species > • Determine when sampling is appropriate > • Develop investigation techniques > • Build remediation strategies > • Identify health concerns > • Understand what aspects require further scientific research > • Create preventive operation and maintenance plans > > Additionally, all students will receive complimentary PDF copies of > the AIHA guideline Assessment, Remediation, and Post-Remediation > Verification of Mold in Buildings. > > Register now & #8722; space is limited. > Enroll today by calling or download a registration > form at www.aiha.org/form at www.aihaform at > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all- new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Sharon: You’re playing naïve and narrow-minded. No organization can restrict the trade of an individual (this is what attorneys for organization fear more than true conflicts of interest – see  Marasco*: Standards Development: Are you at Risk? ASTM Standardization News, pp 20-25, 2000).  They can strict the promotion of an organization’s banner or policy however. Many organizations have differing bents on everything from how to make tires to standards for hospital care – everyone has an opinion. Consensus is census of the folks participating. Just because an organization gets government funding only means the use and promotion of those monies are restricted. Tony Ps I’m not familiar with Mr. Salzar. * Amy Marasco is an ANSI Attorney ....................................................................... " Tony " Havics, CHMM, CIH, PE pH2, LLC 5250 E US 36, Suite 830 Avon, IN 46123 off fax cell 90% of Risk Management is knowing where to place the decimal point...any consultant can give you the other 10%(SM) This message is from pH2. This message and any attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information, and are intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy, or distribute this message and any attachments, and we ask that you please delete this message and attachments (including all copies) and notify the sender by return e-mail or by phone at . Delivery of this message and any attachments to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive confidentiality or a privilege. All personal messages express views only of the sender, which are not to be attributed to pH2 and may not be copied or distributed without this statement. From: iequality [mailto:iequality ] On Behalf Of snk1955@... Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 2:43 PM To: iequality Subject: Re: Re: AIHA Mold Teleweb Thank you, Don. Yes, that does answer my question. So does that mean that the nurses of AAOHN (American Association of Occupational Health Nurses) could possibly be being taught just Dr. Salazar's opinion regarding mold, remediation, etc - and not what AIHA has deemed as a professional organization to be the state of the art understanding of the matter? Why would AAOHN not come to AIHA directly to assure what they are receiving is the state of the art info, according the AIHA? It is of concern, because nurses are often times the first to see/treat mold patients. As I understand it, several AAOHN members work within the clinics of AOEC and the Pediatric Units. AOEC is government funded. It would be a shame if this government funded group - that has been given the charge to advance the understanding of environmental illness in children - was receiving the wrong information regarding state of the art understanding of mold induced illnesses. Wonder how one would go about finding out if Dr. Salazar is teaching state of the art, or adhering to the old ACOEM defense party line? I am certain the nurses of AAOHN/AOEC would not want to be told anything that might impact their decisions when IME's are being performed on injured workers - or thru the PEHSU's - evaluations of mold injured children. Sharon In a message dated 8/10/2007 10:05:27 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, don.weekesinairenvironmental (DOT) ca writes: Hi, Sharon: It is unlikely that the AAOHN teleweb will be the same info on mold that will be taught during the AIHA teleweb. Dr. Rene Salazar (it is a he) was a member of the AIHA IEQ Committee at one time, but he is no longer a member. The AIHA teleweb will be taught by members of the AIHA IEQ and Biosafety Committees, as I mentioned in my posting. Drs. and Morey have participated in the writing of the AIHA Field Guide and the upcoming Green Book. Dr. Salazar has not participated in those publications. You will note the following in the advert for the AAOHN telweb: 'Salazar holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology, and masters and doctorate degrees in Public Health from the University of South Florida, College of Public Health.' I assume that is the qualifications that Dr. Salazar presented to AAOHN for teaching their telweb on mold. AIHA does not 'monitor' its members in terms of what they teach about any subject, including mold. Although membership carries certain privileges, it does not carry with it any obligations of the member to comply with a certain criteria in terms of their activities. Members are free to teach what they believe, even if it is an 'alternative' viewpoint to what AIHA's policies are. Having said that, I do not know what Dr. Salazar will teach in the AAOHN teleweb, so I don't know if it will be different than AIHA's policies and publications. The AAOHN teleweb does not carry AIHA's endorsement, so Dr. Salazar is free to teach whatever are his beliefs on this matter. Other AIHA members are also free to disagree with Dr. Salazar, if they so desire. Finally, Dr. Salazar cannot imply n his presentation that he speaks for AIHA, or that his views are endorsed by AIHA. I am hopeful that he will not do that. I trust that answered your questions on this matter. Don > > Hi Don, > > I wonder if what is being taught thru the AIHA webcast regarding mold, will > be the same as what is being taught thru the webcast cited below. As I > understand it, in addition to being an AAOHN member, Rene Salazar, PhD, CIH is > also an AIHA member. > > Is AIHA providing any oversight to assure their members are teaching > consistently regarding the current state of the art science of the matter? I am not > familiar with Rene Salazar. What is his/her background regarding the mold > issue that would qualify him/her to teach a webcast? > > Sharon > > > _http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/49546/_ > (http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/49546/) > > > AAOHN Hosts Mold Webcast > August 6 2007 > > > The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses has recently announced > that it is hosting a one hour webcast, titled " The Mold Crisis: An Update on > Current Thoughts and Practices, " conducted by René R. Salazar, Ph.D., CIH, > on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. EST. Participants will receive 1.0 CNE > credit. > The purpose of the webcast is to offer an industrial hygiene approach to > recognizing and evaluating mold problems of non-industrial, indoor environments. > The presentation will discuss scientifically-sound methods of assessing mold > problems, common methods of characterizing potential exposures to > individuals, and generally recommended remedial response strategies. AAOHN says > participants will learn the basic characteristics of mold elements, their ecological > benefits, and how they have come to be perceived as hazardous agents. > Salazar holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology, and masters and > doctorate degrees in Public Health from the University of South Florida, College > of Public Health. > Questions posed to faculty during the live webcast program through a chat > function will be answered in the last 10 minutes of the program. Questions not > answered during the broadcast will be posted with answers in the online > archive. > The registration fee for AAOHN members is $50 if registering online, and $60 > if registering via fax or by mail. For non-members, the registration fee is > $75 if registering online, and $85 if registering via fax or by mail. There is > a 3-for-2 registration offer available only to AAOHN members working for the > same employer who register via fax or by mail. For registration information > and complete details go to _www.aaohn.org_ (http://www.aaohn.org/) or call > . > > > Hi, all! > > Please excuse the advestisement, but I thought some of you may be > interested in this TeleWeb. Drs. and Phil Morey, as > well as Ling Ling Hung will be presenters. I will serve as host. > > Don > > NEW TeleWeb Virtual Seminar > On September 19, 2007, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST > Mold Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention: > Applying Current Best Practices > For complete course information and pricing, go to > www.aiha.org/www.aiha.org/<WBwww.a > Enroll before September 3, 2007, and save $75! > > Mold exposure inside buildings is a major problem, and everything > from construction to general maintenance of buildings can be a > contributing factor to its growth. With few regulatory or > professional guidelines to address mold issues, the burden of > organizations' accountability and responsibilities regarding property > damage, health, or other serious repercussions is a heavy one. This > TeleWeb has been designed to prepare and enable participants to: > • Recognize growth factors > • Decipher common mold species > • Determine when sampling is appropriate > • Develop investigation techniques > • Build remediation strategies > • Identify health concerns > • Understand what aspects require further scientific research > • Create preventive operation and maintenance plans > > Additionally, all students will receive complimentary PDF copies of > the AIHA guideline Assessment, Remediation, and Post-Remediation > Verification of Mold in Buildings. > > Register now & #8722; space is limited. > Enroll today by calling or download a registration > form at www.aiha.org/form at www.aihaform at > > > Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 1. You said: “Don't you think that is something that would be good to know?” Good for the nurses to know. Not necessarily you. It could be implied that you are more interested in a means of pointing a finger instead of helping the nurses. If you were interested in helping nurses (or others for that matter), perhaps you should be doing your own seminar. 2. You said: ‘Just because I ask a question does not mean I am playing " naive and narrow minded " ANYTHING.’ But you’re not denying very well. ....................................................................... " Tony " Havics, CHMM, CIH, PE pH2, LLC 5250 E US 36, Suite 830 Avon, IN 46123 off fax cell 90% of Risk Management is knowing where to place the decimal point...any consultant can give you the other 10%(SM) This message is from pH2. This message and any attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information, and are intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy, or distribute this message and any attachments, and we ask that you please delete this message and attachments (including all copies) and notify the sender by return e-mail or by phone at . Delivery of this message and any attachments to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive confidentiality or a privilege. All personal messages express views only of the sender, which are not to be attributed to pH2 and may not be copied or distributed without this statement. From: iequality [mailto:iequality ] On Behalf Of snk1955@... Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 6:53 PM To: iequality Subject: Re: Re: AIHA Mold Teleweb Hey Tony, Nice to see things have not changed with you, which means I assume all is well. Just because I ask a question does not mean I am playing " naive and narrow minded " ANYTHING. I am merely curious to know if the nurses of AAOHN are being taught what the AIHA would teach them, if the governing body had its say so in the seminar. Do you have a problem with that? Don't you think that is something that would be good to know? Sharon In a message dated 8/10/2007 2:31:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, aahavicsph2llc writes: Sharon: You’re playing naïve and narrow-minded. No organization can restrict the trade of an individual (this is what attorneys for organization fear more than true conflicts of interest – see Marasco*: Standards Development: Are you at Risk? ASTM Standardization News, pp 20-25, 2000). They can strict the promotion of an organization’s banner or policy however. Many organizations have differing bents on everything from how to make tires to standards for hospital care – everyone has an opinion. Consensus is census of the folks participating. Just because an organization gets government funding only means the use and promotion of those monies are restricted. Tony Ps I’m not familiar with Mr. Salzar. Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007  Sharon Re your "Wonder how one would go about finding out if Dr. Salazar is teaching state of the art, or adhering to the old ACOEM defence party line?" I suggest a first line of approach is to ask him on the internet. That should be interesting, no matter what the outcome,; even a 'no answer.' Jim H. White SSC Re: Re: AIHA Mold Teleweb Thank you, Don. Yes, that does answer my question. So does that mean that the nurses of AAOHN (American Association of Occupational Health Nurses) could possibly be being taught just Dr. Salazar's opinion regarding mold, remediation, etc - and not what AIHA has deemed as a professional organization to be the state of the art understanding of the matter? Why would AAOHN not come to AIHA directly to assure what they are receiving is the state of the art info, according the AIHA? It is of concern, because nurses are often times the first to see/treat mold patients. As I understand it, several AAOHN members work within the clinics of AOEC and the Pediatric Units. AOEC is government funded. It would be a shame if this government funded group - that has been given the charge to advance the understanding of environmental illness in children - was receiving the wrong information regarding state of the art understanding of mold induced illnesses. Wonder how one would go about finding out if Dr. Salazar is teaching state of the art, or adhering to the old ACOEM defense party line? I am certain the nurses of AAOHN/AOEC would not want to be told anything that might impact their decisions when IME's are being performed on injured workers - or thru the PEHSU's - evaluations of mold injured children. Sharon .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 I've known Dr. Rene' Salazar for years. He is more than qualified to teach this seminar in both education and experience. And he is a gifted communicator. Before I started a competing consulting firm, I organized many IEQ conferences. Dr. Salazar was always extremely well-regarded by audiences. His consulting firm, Salazar Consulting Group is based in Tampa, Florida. I found a web-site: http://www.salazarconsultinggroup.com/ I'm sure he'd be glad discuss his training session. He's quite approachable. Hope this helps. Althouse Air Intellect, LLC Tallahassee, FL > > > > > > Hi Don, > > > > > > I wonder if what is being taught thru the AIHA webcast regarding > > mold, will > > > be the same as what is being taught thru the webcast cited > below. > > As I > > > understand it, in addition to being an AAOHN member, Rene > Salazar, > > PhD, CIH is > > > also an AIHA member. > > > > > > Is AIHA providing any oversight to assure their members are > > teaching > > > consistently regarding the current state of the art science of > the > > matter? I am not > > > familiar with Rene Salazar. What is his/her background regarding > > the mold > > > issue that would qualify him/her to teach a webcast? > > > > > > Sharon > > > > > > > > > __http://www.ohsonlinhttp://www.ohsohttp://_ > (http://www.ohsonline.com/ar > > ticles/49546/_) > > > (_http://www.ohsonlinhttp://www.ohsohttp:/_ > > (http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/49546/) ) > > > > > > > > > AAOHN Hosts Mold Webcast > > > August 6 2007 > > > > > > > > > The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses has > recently > > announced > > > that it is hosting a one hour webcast, titled " The Mold Crisis: > An > > Update on > > > Current Thoughts and Practices, " conducted by René R. > Salazar, > > Ph.D., CIH, > > > on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. EST. Participants will > > receive 1.0 CNE > > > credit. > > > The purpose of the webcast is to offer an industrial hygiene > > approach to > > > recognizing and evaluating mold problems of non-industrial, > indoor > > environments. > > > The presentation will discuss scientifically- The presentation > > assessing mold > > > problems, common methods of characterizing potential exposures > to > > > individuals, and generally recommended remedial response > > strategies. AAOHN says > > > participants will learn the basic characteristics of mold > > elements, their ecological > > > benefits, and how they have come to be perceived as hazardous > > agents. > > > Salazar holds an undergraduate degree in microbiology, and > masters > > and > > > doctorate degrees in Public Health from the University of South > > Florida, College > > > of Public Health. > > > Questions posed to faculty during the live webcast program > through > > a chat > > > function will be answered in the last 10 minutes of the program. > > Questions not > > > answered during the broadcast will be posted with answers in the > > online > > > archive. > > > The registration fee for AAOHN members is $50 if registering > > online, and $60 > > > if registering via fax or by mail. For non-members, the > > registration fee is > > > $75 if registering online, and $85 if registering via fax or by > > mail. There is > > > a 3-for-2 registration offer available only to AAOHN members > > working for the > > > same employer who register via fax or by mail. For registration > > information > > > and complete details go to _www.aaohn.org_ > > (_http://www.aaohn.http_ (http://www.aaohn.org/) ) or call > > > . > > > > > > > > > Hi, all! > > > > > > Please excuse the advestisement, but I thought some of you may > be > > > interested in this TeleWeb. Drs. and Phil Morey, as > > > well as Ling Ling Hung will be presenters. I will serve as host. > > > > > > Don > > > > > > NEW TeleWeb Virtual Seminar > > > On September 19, 2007, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST > > > Mold Assessment, Remediation, and Prevention: > > > Applying Current Best Practices > > > For complete course information and pricing, go to > > > www.aiha.org/ www. <WBwww.W > > > Enroll before September 3, 2007, and save $75! > > > > > > Mold exposure inside buildings is a major problem, and > everything > > > from construction to general maintenance of buildings can be a > > > contributing factor to its growth. With few regulatory or > > > professional guidelines to address mold issues, the burden of > > > organizations' accountability and responsibilities regarding > > property > > > damage, health, or other serious repercussions is a heavy one. > > This > > > TeleWeb has been designed to prepare and enable participants to: > > > • Recognize growth factors > > > • Decipher common mold species > > > • Determine when sampling is appropriate > > > • Develop investigation techniques > > > • Build remediation strategies > > > • Identify health concerns > > > • Understand what aspects require further scientific > research > > > • Create preventive operation and maintenance plans > > > > > > Additionally, all students will receive complimentary PDF copies > > of > > > the AIHA guideline Assessment, Remediation, and Post- Remediation > > > Verification of Mold in Buildings. > > > > > > Register now & #8722; space is limited. > > > Enroll today by calling or download a > registration > > > form at www.aiha.org/ form at www.aiha.o > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all- > new AOL at > > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi, Folks! Just a reminder that the AIHA Mold Teleweb is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 at 2 pm. You can sign up at www.aiha.org. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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