Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records (How the New Rules Benefit Employees and Employers) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) decision to modify its recordkeeping rules has three tangible benefits for you and your employees.
QUESTION: Typically, what are occupational health providers paid to take after-hours calls on weekends and to be available to come in within 20 minutes?
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.
Depending on the size of the facility, the employee health department often may not have a healthcare provider daily. Employees/patients can only be evaluated on days when a provider is scheduled in the clinic. For this reason, injury evaluations may not occur on the day of injury. Preplacement exams are also subject to provider availability.
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How do you define population health in the occupational health market? Integrated community programs focusing on monitoring the care of patients working with primary care providers
What is the best model for OHS wellness? Build on what you have is the best strategy for model development. Synergistic relationships provide a sound foundation for the model’s success.
When should blended clinics be considered? Opportunities differ in every market. Careful market analysis is recommended to identify opportunities for the blended model either OHP and UC, OHP and Primary Health, OHP and women’s health, and OHP and rehab are examples of the blended models.
What account documentation is necessary to establish client standards? The client profile regarding testing, communication expectations, insurance info, scheduling needs, regulatory requirements, and processes for workers’ compensation and employer-related service
Who is responsible for identifying what is the best practice for injury management? Medical director with reference from the ACOEM, AAOHN, and NAOHPO