New Rules: Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Medical Surveillance
Crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) causes adverse effects on the health of our lungs.
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Rules Change Again Regarding Certification of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers with Insulin-Treated Diabetes Presenting New Challenges for Medical Examiners
In years past, the medical decision-making for DOT medical examiners for drivers who required insulin to control their diabetes was easy; it was one of four absolute disqualifications for drivers who wanted medical certification to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
Officials, Employers Act to Curb Distracted Driving
Occupational health and safety professionals who encourage safe driving practices are likely to garner appreciation from their clients and management in their own organizations.
Evaluation and Management Guidelines
At the 2018 NAOHP National Conference, I gave a sneak peek of the proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules regarding the updating of the evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines. At the time of the conference, they were in a “proposed” state for updating the office/outpatient code set. Now there has been a final determination.
Halloween Contact Tips
Want decorative contacts for your Halloween or cosplay costume? It takes more than a quick run to the Halloween store.
Avoid the scare of serious eye injury or permanent damage to your eye from costume contacts with a trip to an optometrist or ophthalmologist before you buy. Whether you want vampire, zombie, “circle eye” or other specialty contacts, keep in mind having these festive Halloween looks requires getting a medical device – contact lenses.
Health Literacy a Factor Among Older Workers
Health literacy is a critical issue that is in danger of being overlooked when evaluating the needs of older workers, observes Brenda Schmidt, president of Diversity Wellness, Phoenix, Ariz.
AN EMPLOYER’S PERSPECTIVE: Insights from the Industry
Keeping services aligned with clients’ needs is a top priority for occupational health providers.
About UL’s Occupational Health Solutions
PureOHS assists professionals with their occupational health initiatives in critical areas such as regulatory compliance and execution of surveillance programs.
Improving the Patient Experience
As the consumerization of healthcare persists, low switching costs, multiple service options, and abundant information are all part of the competitive landscape on which healthcare providers must play in order to acquire and keep patients.
Cardiomyopathy
Recently FMCSA has stated that it no longer “endorses” the medical examiner handbook, a publication many examiners have used as their “bible” for guidance regarding commercial driver exams.