The workplace is an environment that requires constant medical attention. Companies strive to ensure their workers are healthy and able to work effectively. Employers are increasingly using telehealth to provide this necessary care. This includes wellness checkups, phys ed classes and occupational health. Essentially, it’s a way to keep employees healthy without increasing their costs.
Employers are using telehealth through various programs to reduce costs. For example, they can reduce the number of physical examinations they perform on employees. This allows them to reduce the cost of these examinations and the medical supplies required for them. They do this by contracting with medical facilities that offer telehealth services. Some facilities provide remote patient monitoring services through the use of sensors, computers and remote healthcare workers. This allows medical professionals to examine patients from afar and provide them with medical care.
The benefits of telehealth for employees are clear-cut. Not only does it allow for medical attention for workers, but it also reduces employers’ costs. In addition, it increases worker efficiency by reducing the time spent on health education and assessment. It also minimizes workplace downtime by allowing employees to seek professional care while at work. Employers are finding creative ways to use this technology, which is excellent news for those looking to increase their worker’s efficiency and well-being at work.
Not all workplaces have access to a medical facility or a remote healthcare worker. That’s why telehealth is also used for monitoring and diagnosis. Physical examinations can be performed remotely via doctors’ phone meetings with patients or nurse meetings with patients via video chat. This allows employers to quickly identify potential workplace accidents or injuries and address them without sending employees away for tests or assessments. This frees up time for medical staff to focus on treating severe injuries and illnesses, which is excellent news for those looking forward to safer workplaces.
The workplace is an environment that requires constant medical attention- whether for evaluation or treatment. Employers are increasingly using telehealth to provide this necessary care. This includes wellness checkups, phys ed classes and occupational health services. It’s a way employers can increase employee safety, wellness and productivity without increasing their costs.
Our members have access to a variety of mental health resources online at no cost to the employee or the employer. These resources can be accessed for those struggling with stress, anxiety, depression etc … or an EAP counsellor can also help those who are looking to be proactive and build resiliency. Whether it’s one-on-one counselling, guided therapy with a therapist through MindBeacon, or webinars and articles, we’re committed to providing broad access to programs.
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