Employees and Work Injuries: Function-based Programs Can Impact Outcomes
Track
:
Risk Financing
Program Code:
SA-29
Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
EST
Location:
203
CO-PRESENTER
:
Randy SooHoo, M.D M.P.H., Medical Director of Employee Health, Carondolet Health Network
Dr. SooHoo is Coporate Medical Officer, Rail America; Associate Medical Director, Union Pacific Railroad; and Medical Director of Employee Health with Carondolet Health Network. He is a Fellow; American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians. He is an expert in Function-based medicine and the applications of this discipline in all types of industry, benefit coverages and entitlement.
Mr. Stoner is the Vice President of Employer-Payer Services for BTE Technologies. He has over 25 years of healthcare management experience with both provider and payer organizations, and six years of management experience in the employment screening industry. Mr. Stoner holds a Masters of Arts in Vocational Rehabilitation & Case Management, and an MBA-Finance from the University of Denver.
Description
The riskiest part of a hospital employee’s job is likely to be the interaction with patients. Risk management professionals can make a significant impact on injury avoidance by applying function assessment strategies. This presentation shows how to identify the physical demand requirements in the work environment and ensure that those who are considered for new positions or returning to work after injury can perform the requirements of the job.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Abatement of Risks Through Function-based Assessments of Employees and Job Candidates
Incorporating Injury Prevention and Return to Work through Function assessment strategies.
Learning to Identify Job Risks to Employees in a Hospital Setting