Occupational Medical Center

Socioeconomic conditions have changed all over the country in the last few years

. A number of factors have led to these changes which have in turn impacted societys expectation of occupational health. In many of the countries, there is a concentrated effort to reorient occupational health practices to improve the working capacity of employees. By reducing work related injuries, disabilities and illnesses, it is possible to increase employee efficiency.

Large and small organizations have been quick to recognize the benefits of occupational medicine. This is a natural part of their effort to transform the workplace into a safe, productive and healthy environment.

Occupational medicine is a specialty that focuses primarily on health and safety in the work place. People are treated for common work related injuries including cuts, fractures, burns and allergies. In this way, occupational medicine provides a unique service to a unique set of people.

Some of the most common services provided in an occupational medical center include:

- Flu shots (and adequate access to preventative medicine)

- Disability management

- Injury care

- Workers compensation

- Medical evaluations

- Specialized physical examinations

- Wellness programs for employee

- Testing for drug and alcohol

The aim of occupational medicine is to provide immediate medical attention to employees who have been injured, incapacitated or hampered by workplace related health issues. Since the nature of the problem could be mild or serious, involving invasive procedures even, it is necessary to have experienced professionals at hand. The new model of occupational health care integrates diverse specialists into a multidisciplinary service that has the ability to control occupational, non occupational and other risks.

Another facet of occupational medicine is immediacy. The patient should receive immediate care without the need to wait for medical personnel to arrive. Unlike emergency rooms where the patient has to wait for ages before he is attended to, in occupational medical centers, patients are attended to immediately. It is also important that the facility offering care must be open for longer hours and through the weekend too.Unlike other health care centers that are open only during regular business hours, the center offering occupational health care has to ensure maximum access.

Occupational medical care centers are now springing up in many parts of the country. The training and competencies of physicians have evolved to meet the needs of the society. Often, in addition to emergency medical care, these centers also provide ongoing treatment in cases of diseases, allergies and other medical conditions.

by: Farhan

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