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Occupational Health

Occupational Medicine Growth into Urgent Care Strategy – Session 3

Dr. Larry Earl and Ira Pasternack from NAOHP discuss key strategies for expanding occupational health services, emphasizing training, market analysis, and financial planning. The session also highlights valuable resources available to NAOHP members and promotes upcoming events and consulting services. Watch the full Session 3 video below Some key takeaways

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Managing Accommodation Requests for Night Shift Workers: Balancing Health Needs and Operational Realities

By Dr. Larry Earl, NAOHP As occupational health professionals, we play a pivotal role in facilitating reasonable accommodations for workers with medical conditions—while also recognizing the complex demands of essential, around-the-clock operations. Nowhere is this balance more challenging than when employees in 24/7 environments, such as first responders, healthcare workers,

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Comprehensive Position Statement on Proposed NIOSH Staff Cuts

We, as concerned occupational medicine professionals, strongly oppose the planned reduction of approximately 873 staff members at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)—nearly two-thirds of its workforce—as announced in recent federal restructuring plans. NIOSH’s work has been pivotal over the past decades in safeguarding the health, safety,

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Integrating Total Worker Health® Model with Health Profile Analytics for Enhanced Employee Well-being

Introduction Employee health programs in modern workplaces are evolving beyond traditional models to incorporate the Total Worker Health® (TWH) model as defined by NIOSH. This comprehensive approach aligns occupational safety with health promotion, viewing employee well-being holistically. Utilizing corporate health profile analytics from claims data forms the basis for identifying

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Understanding OSHA Recordables: Focus on Loss of Consciousness

Occupational medical providers must clearly understand OSHA’s recordable criteria, particularly when it comes to incidents of loss of consciousness. Not only does this knowledge ensure compliance and accurate recordkeeping, but it also significantly impacts workplace safety metrics and financial implications for employers. What Causes Loss of Consciousness at Work? Loss

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