During the last couple of months, many people are viewing a constant barrage of disturbing news and experiencing emotional, physical and mental fatigue while sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. While this is hopefully getting better in different areas of the country, many of us are still facing demanding and exhausting work schedules.
The rules regarding ownership and sharing of medical records for situations such as pre-employment screenings, fitness assessments, and others are often among the most complex scenarios occupational health providers face. During times like these, it can be difficult to maintain a balance between all of the different entities that an occupational health provider serves.
Heatstroke, the most serious form of heat-related illness, happens when the body becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that may result in death! Call 911 immediately.
The “kissing bug” is a triatomine, which is a type of reduviid bug that can carry Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease.
“If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Improve It.”
Management thinker, Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying that “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.” Drucker means that you can’t know whether or not you are successful unless success is defined and tracked.
Today’s employers are tasked more than ever with keeping expenses at a minimum while meeting their responsibilities to customers, employees, and their own business. When company leaders consider “health care” and “cutting expenditures,” human resource managers and executives often think traditional employee insurance benefits are the only medical expenses that will affect a company’s bottom line.
In 2020, our Summer jobsites are going to look a little different than previous years. Working in the heat during the pandemic will require us to redefine our safety measures as temperatures start climbing. Workers putting in a full shift wearing a mask or face covering are going to get hot and sweat more than usual. We need to make sure all workers are staying properly hydrated throughout their shifts.
The goal is to ensure your employees have a safe workplace environment and they know this and feel safe. You should have clearly identified sources for employees to contact if they have questions, concerns or are in need of support. While doing this, you want to maintain as normal a workflow and productivity as possible. Of course, for many employers productivity has taken a major hit, even for those who didn’t have to actually close.
In today’s fast-paced healthcare industry, convenience and efficiency are key factors in providing quality care to patients. One emerging practice that addresses these needs is in-office dispensing for occupational medicine and workers’ compensation. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to conveniently dispense medications to their patients directly from their clinic or office, eliminating the need for patients to make additional trips to a pharmacy. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and advantages of in-office dispensing and how it can revolutionize the delivery of occupational medicine and workers’ compensation services.