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Three things commonly stand in the way of getting an injured employee back to productive work as soon as possible.
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At Georgetown (SC) Hospital System, preventing injuries begins with an equation: The physical abilities of newly hired employees must meet the physical demands of the job.
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An intense focus on recordkeeping by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration could have far-reaching consequences for health care employers, changing the way they report some injuries and increasing the likelihood that they may receive citations related to their injury and illness reporting.
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Employers who do not have a policy defining their return to work program are destined for failure," warns Donna Cohen, RN, BSN, COHN-S, CCM, manager of occupational health services at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
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Workers who are obese, current or former smokers, use analgesics frequently, or have neck, shoulder, or back pain are at higher risk of disability due to low-back disorders, according to a new study.
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Exercise programs specific to the physical demands of a person's actual job are key to getting results, according to Dick Trono, RN, occupational health coordinator at Rutland (VT) Regional Medical Center.
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Over the past few years, employees at Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA have received raffle prizes, reduced premiums, and cash for participating in various wellness activities.
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No matter what model of accountable care organization (ACO) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) settles on, case managers are sure to be key players as providers focus on managing care efficiently and effectively across the continuum.
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Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN, offers good evidence that quick-turnarounds are indeed possible when you have motivated staff.
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A social work presence in the emergency department (ED) is critical to the effectiveness of the case management process.
