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11 Work Safety Organizations You Need to Know

WEBAmerican Public Health Association (APA) APHA Occupational Health and Safety Section is one of the oldest Sections within APHA, advocating for the health, safety, and well-being of workers, families, communities, and the …

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How Musculoskeletal Health Affects Total Employee Wellness

WEBOccupational Health – MSK injuries can affect mobility and dexterity, limiting a person's ability to work. Financial Health – If someone is unable to work, it severely limits their ability to generate an income and adds to emotional stress and worry. Emotional Health – Pain, limited mobility, and isolation can cause depression and anxiety.

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Injury Prevention Through Employee Screening, …

WEBOur job is to take care of your employees’ musculoskeletal health, and focus on the day-to-day details of preventing and treating injuries using the latest best-practices in injury prevention and care. Nationwide …

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Employer Self-Funded Health Programs Offer Savings and Flexibility

WEBAccording to a Kaiser Family Foundation report, in 2019, the average employer paid $7,188 per employee for single coverage and $20,576 per employee for family coverage. Health care plans are also notoriously hard to navigate. As a result, some organizations transition to a self-funded plan to simplify the health plan process for their staff.

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Workplace Injury Prevention Resources for Employers

WEBWorkplace injury prevention resources: White papers, case studies, legal considerations, health & wellness industry events & videos. (866) 997-9675 Contact Us Blog Information for Clinicians Free Risk Assessment

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WorkWell Expands Occupational Telehealth Services to Corporate …

WEBWorkWell is an industry leader offering comprehensive health and wellness solutions that address your workers’ MSK needs -- the foundation of an Employee Total Wellness program. Our expertise provides a positive and consistent experience and addresses workers at all stages of their employment journey—from hire to retire, and all stages in

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Why it's so Important to Manage MSK Health …

WEBMSK health –- being able to move without pain -- is critical to an individual’s productivity and overall wellbeing, affecting someone’s physical, mental and emotional health. A well-designed onsite MSK wellness program …

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WorkWell Provider Learning Center WorkWell

WEBGet More Info. View all Classes. "Whenever a new therapist is hired at Northern Star, we usually have them trained in one or more of the WorkWell Programs. Knowing how to perform an FCE or an FJA prepares a therapist to not only provide those services but also to think about functional treatment and the patient’s safe return to work."

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Mental Wellbeing and MSK Health

WEBHealth, safety, and wellness are often viewed from a physical perspective in the workplace. While the physical aspect is real, an integrated approach to health, safety, and wellness looks beyond just the physical and is essential for overall worker well-being. Investing in supporting and improving mental health for workers can be a wise use of

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Workplace Injury Prevention & Wellness

WEBOnline Courses. Work Rehabilitation: Gap Analysis and Functional Scorecards. Work Rehabilitation: Planning and Recommending Activity Based on Healing Phases. Work Rehabilition: Setting Up a Clinic. Work Rehabilitation Interventions: Keeping It Real. Functional Job Descriptions: Identifying Job Demands in the Clinic.

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Recognize World Day for Safety and Health at Work with These Tips

WEBHealth and safety concerns for workers took a dramatic shift during 2020 with the global COVID-19 pandemic. As companies struggled to adapt workspaces to align with ever-changing recommendations for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), distancing and cleaning, many were forced to reduce on-site shift sizes or even close production

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Nationwide Provider Network WorkWell

WEBNationwide Provider Network. We have you covered! WorkWell has more than 10,000 physical therapists and occupational therapists in our nationwide network. Talk to a Solution Specialist Join WorkWell’s Provider Network.

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Workplace Safety Trends You Need to Know for 2021

WEBHere are five occupational health and safety trends to consider in 2021 to enhance your workforce's health and productivity. Multi-generational workforce - The age-diverse workforce is growing as young workers enter the workplace while older employees put off retirement. With a workforce made up of members from 4-6 generations, organizations

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Functional Health & Industrial Rehab

WEBAccording to Brenda Robertson, Functional Health Supervisor, “CCMH workers’ compensation costs have decreased over 50% in the last 5 years due to programs the Occupational Health Department has implemented. These programs include ergonomic assessments, immediate assessment of injured employees at the CCMH Walk in Clinic …

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WorkWell Bolsters Workplace Safety with New Training for PTs …

WEBLast week we announced the WorkWell Provider Learning Center, a new a new innovative learning platform that enables PTs and OTs to continually improve MSK wellness knowledge and skillsets. This new learning management platform provides occupational health providers with an advanced learning experience including, an online community …

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WorkWell Management Team

WEBEva has been a Physical Therapist for 31 years serving in management roles in a variety of areas; including Occupational medicine, Neurology, Spinal Cord Injury, Home Health, Oncology, Lymphedema, and Acute Care. As a manager in Occupational medicine, she has served as a consultant in industries such as paper products, plastics, glass, and

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Why are Functional Job Descriptions the Foundation for Good

WEBFunctional job descriptions have become a foundational element of occupational health. Functional job descriptions (FJD) document the physical demands of a job. It includes all movements associated with performing the job, such as twisting, stretching, climbing stairs, lifting loads, and the frequency of these actions while completing the job.

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Legal Implications of Medical Records and FCE …

WEBMedical Record Retention: Each state has regulations related to the retention of medical records. www.workwell.com (866) 997‐9675 [email protected]. 42 CFR 482.24(b). This requires hospitals to retain medical records in their original form for a period of 5 years.

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Phase 3 of Operationalizing Your Safety Culture: Implementing a …

WEBThe health provider might have other responsibilities, such as analyzing job descriptions and recommending ergonomic improvements to workstations, requiring someone who understands occupational health and industrial ergonomic principles plus physical therapy. Considering their impact on productivity, costs, and employee well-being, reducing and

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention with

WEBThe Value of Investing in Employee Wellness Programs. A safety culture can encompass programs such as ergonomic assessments, worksite inspections, and training workers to perform their job activities safely. To optimize employee physical health, an onsite physical therapist can quickly uncover and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries such as

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WorkWell Faculty

WEBRobin Peterson, PT. Robin Peterson PT is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Physical Therapy Program. Robin is currently employed by Regions Hospital in St. Paul MN as Physical Therapist and Supervisor. Robin has been a faculty member and consultant for WorkWell since 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Distributive Sciences and

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