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Objectives Services Preventive/Wellness and Employer Support Programs Case Management Employee Assistance Program |
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The
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The Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center (OMC) was established in 1984 to promote the physical and mental well-being of workers with the help of a health care team skilled in managing problems confronting workers. The center is designed to serve each business’s particular needs, and employers may choose services which meet their specific requirements. It does not cost anything to become an employer/TPA/insurer subscriber to the center. Subscriber status entitles the subscriber to a 30 percent discount off all non-workers’ compensation services, such as physical examinations or surveillance screenings (to meet OSHA, MSHA requirements) ordered through the center. In order for the discount to apply, the company must provide the center’s staff with a contact person, assure payment for billed services, and make a "good faith effort" to utilize the center for primary referral. Reimbursement for workers’ compensation services will be accepted per Pennsylvania State fee schedule guidelines. The center’s staff consists of a director, board certified in family practice, with over 30 years’ experience in occupational medicine, certified physician assistants, and nurses and medical assistants experienced in occupational health. In addition, case management support by registered nurses and referral to a panel of medical specialists are available. An appointment for routine physical examinations is necessary. "Walk-ins" for treatment of injuries, such as sprains, strains, lacerations, simple fractures, etc., can often be accommodated; however, the designated employer contact is requested to call the OMC to inform the staff of the impending arrival of an injured worker whenever possible. Authorization to treat the injured employee will also be obtained at this time. With each subscribing employer, the OMC staff mutually develops a system for follow-up for any employee requiring further treatment. Most employers prefer follow-up for the employee at the OMC in order to assure continuity of care. The center’s staff appreciates the opportunity to visit the employer’s job site(s) to gain first-hand knowledge of the work environment, job requirements, and potential exposures of the employees who may be treated at the OMC. In order to have the employer involved as much as possible in the center, the staff invites company participation in an Employer Advisory Board, which meets quarterly and serves as a steering committee to provide guidance to the program. This unique opportunity gives companies the chance to contribute to the standards of care upheld by the OMC. What are the Major Objectives?
What Services are Provided at the Center?
What Preventive/Wellness and Employer Support Programs Does the Center Coordinate?
Case management provides early intervention and close three-point contact with the injured worker, treating physician, and employer and is a key element in treatment continuity and the rehabilitation process. The certified RN case managers can serve as a catalyst to facilitate the injured worker’s management and to minimize the period of disability. The incorporation of early intervention, prompt communication, and accurate information ultimately results in timely case resolution. |
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