A Guide to the Collection of Occupational Data for Health: Tips for Health IT System Developers
October 2021
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2022-101
Occupational Data for Health (ODH) is a framework for self-reported, structured, and standardized patient work information. It is broadly applicable in healthcare as part of the medical record; it is suitable for many use cases supporting patient care, population health, and public health. This document is intended to assist health IT system developers who are implementing collection of ODH in a system such as an electronic health record.
Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2021]. A guide to the collection of occupational data for health (ODH). By Wallace B, Luensman GB, Storey E, Brewer L. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2022-101, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2022101.