Defined as ‘the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution’, mentorship has a definition that only begins to scratch the surface of what a true mentorship program should include. As an organization, we recognized the gaps in our mentorship program during an analysis of our employee retention.
Most of us working in the field of occupational medicine are familiar with the term “independent medical examination”, most commonly referred to as an IME. However, many are not fully aware of what an IME is. In fact, an IME can serve multiple purposes depending on the needs of the requesting party. This article is designed to give you an overview of IMEs, why they are requested, and what requirements are necessary if you are considering expansion of your services to include offering IMEs.
The course goal is to train technicians to produce valid spirometry test results. Spirometry testing can be fraught with equipment, technique, and data entry errors. NIOSH training addresses each area and incrementally builds attendee knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize and correct errors.
Mental wellness can affect an individual’s participation, safety, and productivity in the workplace. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020, mental health is defined as “…a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”
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