Date of Conferral

7-30-2026

Date of Award

July 2026

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Corinne Romano

Abstract

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) evidence-based practice project was a quality improvement initiative focused on developing and implementing an occupational safety and wellness program (OSWP) in an industrial organization. The practice problem was the absence of a formal, standardized program for injury prevention, near-miss reporting, hazard identification, employee wellness, safety education, and leadership accountability. Evidence from scholarly databases, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports, organizational safety data, incident reports, near-miss documentation, and compliance measures supported the project. I examined how a 10-week OSWP can reduce employee incidents, improve safety culture, decrease injuries, increase engagement, and sustain wellness practices. The Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice model guided development, with evidence from OSHA data, safety reports, and compliance measures. A logic model aligned resources, activities, and outcomes. Key products include a framework, safety education, near-miss tools, hazard identification, leadership safety rounds, wellness activities, and evaluation plans. Metrics include injury trends, total recordable incident rate (TRIR), days away, restricted, or transferred (DART) rates, near-miss reporting, participation, and safety culture. The OSWP strengthens occupational health nurses’ leadership in safety, advocacy, injury prevention, and quality improvement while advancing equitable access to safety resources, education, wellness initiatives, and supportive reporting systems. Positive social change may result from improved employee health, safer workplaces, stronger accountability, reduced injuries, and enhanced well-being for workers, families, and communities.

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