Manage HR Magazine | Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Non-emergency injuries on the job can be treated at these clinics, reducing the need to go to the emergency room
Fremont, CA: Health clinics on-site are a great option for construction projects (OCIP/CCIP) that want to ensure their workers receive quality medical attention. Medical services on-site help manage injuries on the job site, which protects your bottom line and keeps your workforce healthy. The greatest advantage of on-site medical clinics is that they reduce risk and maximize healthcare on a job site. Industry verticals across the nation are experiencing ongoing hiring challenges. Offering employees expanded benefits that entice them to join your team will help you compete against your competitors.
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What is an On-site Medical Clinic?
On-site medical clinics provide an extra level of safety and health services for employees and trade partners by providing first-aid and follow-up treatment for work-related and non-work-related injuries.
Mobile Medical Corporation clinics can be customized for each job site, but all hourly clinics include the following:
• Staff with language interpretation services (250+ languages)
• Director of Medicine
• Corporate Support Team (on-site management)
• Wellness & Mental Health Initiatives Customized
• Reporting and electronic medical records
• Equipment and supplies for medical / administrative use
• Safeguards against cyber attacks
• Liability insurance for professionals
Benefits of an On-Site Clinic
Due to their location on the job site, workers can conveniently visit these clinics for medical needs, which reduce risk and increases health. In addition to reducing employer medical costs, on-site clinics provide easy access to medical services. Non-emergency injuries on the job can be treated at these clinics, reducing the need to go to the emergency room.
Primary benefits include:
• Reducing OSHA recordables
• Reduce the amount of time lost at work
• Professional case management by medical professionals
• Focuses the attention of safety professionals on prevention
• Streamlines administrative tasks
• Reduces the time it takes for claims to be processed
• Disruptions to operations are minimized
• Testing for pre-employment
Additional benefits include:
• The cost of insurance is reduced
• Incentive Programs
• Absences are reduced
• A higher level of productivity
• Maintain a jobsite health monitoring program
• Workplace relations between employers and employees are improved
Build a Customized On-Site Health Clinic at Your Workplace
A company's first step should be to provide on-site clinics. There are several steps to be taken, including determining what services are needed at clinics, how employers want these occupational health services to be provided, and selecting the provider at the job site who will serve as the lead.
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