Occupational Health Management Archives – November 1, 2003
November 1, 2003
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Ongoing diversity training can yield happier, healthier workers
The issue of cultural diversity has had a front-of-mind status in much of corporate America for several years now, and many companies recognize the value of respecting the differences within an employee population. -
Psychological treatment complex, but critical
Mental health issues often are factors in occupational medicine and are essential to treat since they interfere with physical recovery. A recent study by Dersh, et al. (2002) reported that 64% of all occupational medicine patients experience at least one psychological disorder, compared to the 15% prevalence rate of the general population. -
Disabled may soon get a ticket to work
A new integrated disability program to close long-term disability (LTD) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) claims was developed by the federal government and a public/private partnership. Called Ticket to Work, the program targets two areas: existing/maintenance claims and early intervention claims. -
UV system helps protect workers against TB
The test lab in the engineering department at the University of Colorado in Boulder looks very much like a hospital room, complete with a patient hooked up to a hanging IV drip. However, the patient is a mannequin being used to study the effectiveness of ultraviolet light to reduce health care employees exposure to tuberculosis. -
AAOHN, AOHP seeking new respirator standard
The Atlanta-based American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. (AAOHN), and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) in Reston, VA, have jointly called for a new respirator standard that takes into account the unique needs of employees in the health care industry. -
News Briefs
Retirement plans recruit, retain; Labor urged to exempt health care professionals; Schedules, pay matter to nurses -
2003 Salary Survey Results: Salary increases slightly lower, but more opportunities exist
Following a significant decrease in the average raise reported by occupational health professionals between 2001 and 2002, average salary increases were only slightly lower this year, according to the 2003 Occupational Health Management salary survey.