It’s a familiar—and frustrating—moment for many occupational health providers. One month, your clinic is humming with workplace injuries, return-to-work visits, and supervisor phone calls. Then suddenly, things slow down. Initial injuries drop. The familiar faces from your top employer clients aren’t showing up. Your staff starts asking, “Where is everyone?”
Ensuring employee health and well-being was emphasized in a recent webinar titled “Innovative Approaches when Implementing Total Worker Health® Model,” presented by the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP). Let’s explore the insights shared by industry experts and see how innovative strategies can enhance total worker health. Understanding Total
The field of occupational medicine continually evolves as new requirements and technologies emerge, impacting how work environments prioritize safety and compliance. A frequent point of discussion revolves around the importance of CAOHC (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation) certification for professionals involved in hearing conservation programs. While OSHA does
Advancing Occupational Health: Digital MSK Assessments and Virtual PT Utilizing Computer Vision and AI Introduction Good morning and good afternoon to all our readers. Dr. Larry Earl here with NAOHP Presents. We are delighted you could join us as we dive into an exciting and insightful topic—digital musculoskeletal (MSK) assessments
Abstract In a groundbreaking move to enhance workplace safety and employee health standards, the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) and the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP) have formed a strategic collaboration. This collaboration aims to leverage each organization’s expertise to offer unmatched resources, education, and advocacy
Many employers request lift tests or functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) as part of their pre-employment screening or to determine an employee’s fitness for duty. As an occupational health provider, it’s important to understand the appropriate protocols and considerations for these tests.
Whether it is tax fraud, Medicare fraud, auto insurance fraud, or workers’ compensation fraud, it’s all the same thing. It is seeking financial gain through deception; it is lying for money. Anyone who touches a workers’ compensation claim has the opportunity to profit from lying.
We wear two hats in the occupational medicine environment.