by: Mike Schmidt
- Programs across the nation have multiple models for onsite services from hourly nurse clinics to monitor health clinics to full population health models with NP/Pas for monitoring employees and their family members. The client identifies the need. The occupational program determines how to meet the need.
- Clients in your market can all benefit from the models available: From medical clinics for large employers to wellness clinics and nurse clinics for smaller employers. The OHS needs to develop the different models it can offer with appropriate marketing brochures for the sales team to provide clients for their review of services.
- An onsite clinic is usually between 700 to 800 square feet, providing minimal space for employee exams and documentation. Software is essential to provide reports to employers determining their ROI for providing the service.
- The models for the programs determine the staffing needs. Nurse models staff with RNs, LPNs, and Mas. Medical clinics are usually staffed with NPs/Pas and MAs.Staffing needs are determined by the specific services to be provided. Staffing Salaries are usually determined by the staff salary, benefit packages, and the amount of profit the program identifies for client charges.
- The development of onsite services has increased as employers realize the value of providing health services in the work environment. The addition of population medicine clinics for employees and family members has provided healthcare to many populations where primary care providers are not taking new patients and new providers are not providing services in these areas.
