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Testing for substance abuse through traditional methods such as urinalysis or saliva analysis may be a given in many businesses and industries today, but it is not without its flaws. In fact, say some observers, there are much better methods available to help ensure safety and optimal performance.
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Not all incentives have to come in the form of large checks or expensive prizes to be effective. Just ask the folks at Comprehensive Health Services (CHS). With a simple, inexpensive device and a basic team competition, they have gotten thousands of employees to participate in a walking program.
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Nurses are experiencing a high number of violent acts in the workplace but not just from patients; much of the abuse comes from co-workers as well. A University of Alberta (Canada, U of A) study that investigated workplace violence in hospital settings found the majority of the acts are not reported, and that tolerance might be contributing to the problem.
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The Washington, DC-based Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is alerting 14,200 employers across the country that their injury and illness rates are higher than average and encouraging them to take steps to reduce hazards and protect their workers.
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Helping injured or ill employees return to work as quickly as possible has become a major concern for occupational health professionals.
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An optimal stay-at-work program entails a delicate balancing act, both in terms of employee relationships and interventions.
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A new disease management program being introduced by Health Management Corp. (HMC) will help improve quality of life for employees suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reduce expenses for their employers, says the Richmond, VA-based health and disease management company.
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Healthcare@Work survey under way; Study: Occ-med clinics save money, time; Find NIOSH emergency planning tools on the web; CDC mails smallpox info packets to U.S. clinicians; CDC offers vaccine monitoring system; CDC alerts clinicians to atypical pneumonia.
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Before Jackson Health System in Miami had case managers in the emergency department (ED), the average waiting time for patients who needed to be seen for follow-up was six months, and only about 22% of patients showed up for their appointments.
