The Role of Telephone Triage Nursing in Modern Healthcare
As telehealth revolutionizes healthcare delivery, telephone triage nursing has become essential for quick and effective patient care. In a world where patients may not always have immediate access to in-person medical care, telephone triage nurses play a role in bridging the gap. When patients call a healthcare provider, they are uncertain about what’s wrong and […]
How to Effectively Report Workplace Incidents
Safety is one of the most crucial factors to consider in any workplace. However, despite best efforts, incidents can happen. An effective workplace incident report process is required to ensure that incidents are appropriately documented, analyzed, and managed to prevent future occurrences. This article will provide insights on effectively reporting workplace incidents and explain the […]
The Premier Safety Engagement System for Injury Management
Workplace safety is crucial for employee health and corporate success. Preventing injuries, increasing employee participation in safety initiatives, and promoting safety requires a robust safety engagement system. This article discusses the safety engagement approach for injury management and provides solutions to improve organizational safety initiatives. It also highlights the premier system modONE™ that smooths injury […]
How Does Injury Prevention Benefit Fast-Paced Workplaces
Workplace safety has become a severe concern for employers and staff over the last few years. According to the BLS, there were over 2 million nonfatal workplace injuries and nearly 5,200 fatal injuries in 2021. Also, The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that the overall cost businesses paid for workplace injuries in 2020 was $163.9 […]
7 Management Tips for Supporting Employee Well-being at Work
Employee well-being is crucial to maintaining a productive and positive work environment. In a 2023 survey of U.S. employees, approximately 22 percent reported high or very high levels of burnout, while only 54 percent reported low levels. This data has encouraged more organizations to offer benefits and well-being programs to help their workforce. How your […]
How Effective Tele Triage Services Can Reduce Temporary Disability Costs and Impact
According to a study by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, most lost-time claims from employees with temporary disabilities due to workplace injuries are likely to receive temporary disability (TD) benefits. Statistics show that temporary disability claims are increasing, costing employers billions of dollars annually. These costs include not just benefits payouts but also lost […]
Telemedicine: Transforming Workers’ Compensation and Reducing Costs
Employer workers’ compensation premiums averaged $43.78 per hour worked in March 2024, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the number of OSHA recordables for a business has an impact on the workers’ compensation rates, businesses should focus not only on ways to keep the workplace safe, but also manage workplace injuries […]
How to Reduce DART Rate for Your Company: Proven Techniques by Experts
When it comes to occupational health and safety, DART is a foundational metric used by all US industries. Mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the DART rate provides a good picture of how safe a workplace is. Safety managers of every organization are obliged to report to OSHA serious accidents and injuries […]
Top 5 benefits of Remote Triaging Services that can Transform Your Organization
Despite all the safety measures taken at the workplace, accidents and injuries can still happen. And despite the first aid training your staff might have received, they may not be the most qualified person to become the first responder when such injuries take place. In such situations, where a nearby emergency clinic visit might be […]
6 Workplace Injury Prevention Strategies for Your Business
The American workplace thrives on productivity, but increasing workplace injuries affect business and employee well-being. Beyond the human cost, workplace injuries translate into lost productivity, increased healthcare costs, and potential worker’s compensation claims. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) census of fatal work injuries reports for 2022, there were 5,486 fatal work […]