Occupational Health Management Archives – September 1, 2007
September 1, 2007
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Act before, not after, employees develop chronic health problems
Shock is a common reaction of employees at Ann Arbor, MI-based Domino's Pizza who find out they are at risk for a chronic medical condition after participating in a health assessment. -
Use integrated approach to prevent chronic conditions
Preventative approaches are taking off with employers "like never before," and occupational health professionals are key players in this exciting trend. -
Potential problem with urine drug screening
Some employees are taking excessive doses of niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, in a misguided attempt to defeat drug screening tests, says a new study. -
Health coaches offer personalized health plans
Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham, NC, takes health coaching to a new level by providing coaching by highly trained health care personnel who work closely with their clients to help them follow their personal health plan. -
Duke's health coaching sees ripple effect
Health coaching is all about helping people identify what is important to them and how they can go about it ... -
Health program saves $1.70 for every dollar spent
A health management plan for persons with chronic conditions has generated a 1.7-to-1 return on investment and glowing responses to satisfaction surveys for Health Alliance Plan (HAP) in Detroit. -
Health management program promotes self-management
Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Detroit-based health plan, promotes self-management of chronic diseases. During the early weeks members are in the program, staff work with them to develop action plans and to set health goals. -
Want to prove your value? Audit it!
How do you prove the value created by the employee health service? Perhaps you can show a reduction in injury rates or workers comp claims. -
NIOSH updates list of hazardous drugs
As many as 62 new drugs may be added to the list of potential workplace hazards by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).