Success is purposeful planning, artful execution, and endless revisions.

Of all the service agents involved in the testing process, the MRO bears the most significant responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the testing process. Ideally, a business’ drug and alcohol testing program is mostly unseen, running in the background to keep employees safe and the company protected. Workers get tested, and results most often go to human resources professionals, who process them accordingly.

The best job I have ever had in my life is raising my two amazing daughters.

In a world where time is money, it becomes apparent that organizations must look at providing services to companies that make it easy for the company to operate and perform at the levels they expect to.

An ongoing survey of American consumers provides valuable insights for occupational health professionals, particularly regarding the perceived value of access to care and interest in wellness and prevention services.

Here are three easy ways to find prospective customers for your occupational health program. First, if your organization offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to local employers, cross-reference the EAP’s client list with your occupational health clients to identify leads.

Progressive occupational health programs have a method to assess its success as seen by clients. By moving beyond satisfaction scores, client assessments will provide clear direction on operational improvement and growth opportunities for strategic planning. 

Early worksite health programs were developed to provide first aid and emergency care to employees working in remote or dangerous locations. Over time, many employers, particularly manufacturers, offered a company nurse or doctor to provide occupational health services to comply with federal and state workplace requirements, manage absences and disability, prepare employees for foreign travel, physical therapy, and acute (non-emergent) medical triage. 

Obesity is an epidemic in commercial drivers. As a group, they are also getting older, are sedentary, smoke, have poor eating habits, have multiple medical problems including cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea, and are unhealthier than the general population. 

We are at a tipping point where our healthcare system is demanding improved efficiency in care delivery including improved access and less cost. Technology is clearly ahead of adoption. A recent Deloitte survey in 2018 found 57% of consumers would be willing to try a virtual visit and 18% of physicians are planning on implementing telemedicine in the next two years.