Occupational Health Metrics
Patient turnaround time is important to clients. Forty-five minutes in and out is the standard. The following metrics are used by occupational health programs across the country for providers and staff.
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Athletic Trainers in Occupational Work Settings
In the occupational health setting, athletic trainers develop and manage programs designed to keep employees working at full capacity, improving company productivity, and even helping reduce healthcare and insurance costs. The occupational athletic trainer is knowledgeable in the design, implementation, and measurement of injury prevention, injury reduction, and return to work programs.
Are You Fit for an Onsite Clinic?
Early worksite health programs were developed to provide first aid and emergency care to employees working in remote or dangerous locations.
Provider Coverage Questions
Typically, what are occupational health providers paid to take after-hours calls on weekends and to be available to come in within 20 minutes?
Medical Director Responsibilities
Function as the supervising physician for the nurse practitioner/ physician assistant and on an as-needed basis review all cases seen as part of the occupational health program (OHP), including:
Reusable Elastomeric Respirators in Health Care: Considerations for Routine and Surge Use
Protecting the health and safety of health care workers is vital to the health of each of us.
Medical Review Officer (MRO) Service Providers
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Log Blood & OPIM Exposures Deidentified
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The Impact of a Medical Assistant in the Practice
Can a medical assistant make an impact on your practice?
You may think you have an idea, but it’s the finer details that make a medical assistant a must-have on your staff. Medical assistants are in high demand in today’s marketplace because they can optimize the efficiency of the practice in a value-based environment. Smart healthcare providers see the value of a great medical assistant and reward them well with competitive wages and benefits, flexible working conditions, and signing bonuses.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NIOSH’s mission is to generate new knowledge in occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge to employers and workers. We are solutions, people. By working collaboratively with public and private sector partners, NIOSH transfers its research findings into cost-effective solutions to make work safer, healthier, and more productive for workers, employers, and the Nation. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Department of Health and Human Services.