Occupational Health Management Archives – May 1, 2003
May 1, 2003
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Occ-health pros look at stay-at-work programs to keep workers on the job
Helping injured or ill employees return to work as quickly as possible has become a major concern for occupational health professionals. -
Workplace relationships can make or break you
An optimal stay-at-work program entails a delicate balancing act, both in terms of employee relationships and interventions. -
Performance testing may be better safety indicator
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. -
Simple incentive gets workers up and walking
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. -
COPD program can help improve productivity
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. -
Violence against nurses may be underreported
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. -
OSHA alerts worksites with high injury rates
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. -
News Briefs
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.