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Occupational Health Service

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

• What Occupational Health is

• What services Occupational Health offer

• The team

• Clinic session times.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• What Occupational Health is

• What services Occupational Health offer

• The team

• Clinic session times.

What is Occupational HealthOccupational Health is a field of medicine concerned with the interface between work and health. Staff are an employer's most valuable asset and by investing in the provision of Occupational Health Services, employers will positively contribute to the long term health and performance of their workforce.

What is Occupational HealthOccupational Health is a field of medicine concerned with the interface between work and health. Staff are an employer's most valuable asset and by investing in the provision of Occupational Health Services, employers will positively contribute to the long term health and performance of their workforce.

The Occupational Health ServiceThe Occupational Health Service looks at health from two dimensions:•The effect of work on health;•The effect of health on work performance.•The Occupational Health Service aims to provide a professional, confidential and impartial service to management, employees and unions, with the emphasis on health promotion and safety practice amongst all staff. To succeed, the team needs close links with the workplace and workforce. •Unlike other doctors and nurses who are concerned primarily with the health of individual patients, the Occupational Health team is concerned with the health of groups of individuals, often undertaking similar jobs.

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Services - Pre-Employment•Prior to employment, we assess the applicant's fitness and medical suitability to undertake the full range of duties in accordance with the requirements of the proposed job. The assessment process includes the applicant completing a Health Interview form.•A face-to-face health interview, for specific candidates may, in certain circumstances be required. Managers are advised to ensure that they contact one of the Occupational Health Nurse Advisers to ascertain if a face-to-face health interview is indicated.

Services - Return to Work•In some circumstances, on return to work following illness or injury, there may be doubt as to the employee's medical fitness to undertake the full range of his / her duties. •The employee will be advised on the best means of returning to normal work and the line manager can be advised on modification to work or the working day, if appropriate.•Where an employee returns to work from a period of absence, attributed to minor illness and is symptomatic free, and there are no problems, they will not normally need to be seen by the Occupational Health team. However long term illness, major illness / conditions (i.e. musclo-skeletal and mental health issues) should always be assessed by the Occupational Service, prior to return to work.

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Services - Health SurveillanceThis is a statutory requirement for any employee identified to be at risk of exposure to any hazard, which could adversely affect health.The level of Health Surveillance is determined by the outcome of Risk Assessments. Copies of the Health Surveillance results are stored separate to the Occupational Health records, as they are likely to be inspected by the HSE.

Services - Health SurveillanceThis is a statutory requirement for any employee identified to be at risk of exposure to any hazard, which could adversely affect health.The level of Health Surveillance is determined by the outcome of Risk Assessments. Copies of the Health Surveillance results are stored separate to the Occupational Health records, as they are likely to be inspected by the HSE.

SharpsSharps are a hazard you may be exposed to and are defined as any object sharp enough to puncture the skin. For example:

• Hypodermic needle;• Suture needle;• Scalpel blade;• Bone spinicles;• Teeth splinters;• Glass ampoules;• Pathological specimens.

When using needles, remember never ever resheath.For safe disposal of sharps, it is the responsibility of the person using the sharp to dispose of it safely and immediately after use. If specific clinical procedures prevent this, the user continues to retain responsibility.

ContaminationAnother hazard you may be exposed to is contamination, which can be via:•Mucous membrane;•Eyes;•Open wound.

ContaminationAnother hazard you may be exposed to is contamination, which can be via:•Mucous membrane;•Eyes;•Open wound.

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InjuriesYou must be aware of the dangers of these hazards, as sharps and / or contamination injuries are a major means of contracting occupational acquired infections. For example, Hepatitis B, which:•is transmitted by blood and / or body fluids;•0.00004ml of infected blood is sufficient to transmit infection;•can be carried by individuals without knowing (approx. 200 - 300 million worldwide);•the annual death rate is 2 million globally.Prevention is mandatory for all health care personnel.

Risk Assessment•Once First Aid has been administered, you should conduct a risk assessment, which includes:•Obtaining information on the source;•Obtaining information about the injury;•Obtaining information on the type of body fluid;•Assessing the recipient's status - Hepatitis B immunity;•Checking the recipient's health status;•Assessing the risk of transmission of infection from source to recipient - Low or High.•If the risk is low, no further action is needed.•If the risk is high, you need to action the available treatment.Source•The source is the patient, whose blood stained body fluid contaminated a member of staff.Recipient•The recipient is the person who sustained the injury.

ActionFollowing an injury, First Aid is the first action to be taken:•Bleed the wound;•Clean with soap / water / alcohol based antiseptic;•Dress the injured area.•For eye splashes, irrigate with water or eye wash.

ActionFollowing an injury, First Aid is the first action to be taken:•Bleed the wound;•Clean with soap / water / alcohol based antiseptic;•Dress the injured area.•For eye splashes, irrigate with water or eye wash.

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Available Treatment•For high risk Hep. B, the following treatment is available:•Hepatitis B immunoglobulin;•Booster Hepatitis B;•Accelerated course.•For high risk Hep. C, the following treatment is available:•No immediate treatment available;•Follow up with blood tests taken at 6, 12, 24 week intervals, post exposure;•Advice / counselling offered.

SummaryAction to be taken in the event of blood exposure - needle stick, sharps, contamination or splash injury is:•First Aid - Bleed, Clean & Dress;•Assess the risk;•Follow the correct disposal procedures;•Complete Source Performa and Incident Form; •Report;•Attend Occupational Health Service or the Accident & Emergency department.

SummaryAction to be taken in the event of blood exposure - needle stick, sharps, contamination or splash injury is:•First Aid - Bleed, Clean & Dress;•Assess the risk;•Follow the correct disposal procedures;•Complete Source Performa and Incident Form; •Report;•Attend Occupational Health Service or the Accident & Emergency department.

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Services - ImmunisationsThe way to ensure that infections, especially blood borne infections, are not acquired, is by scrupulous attention to safe working practices. However immunisation against certain illnesses, most notably Hepatitis B, will lessen the risk to those who are accidentally exposed. Specific advice regarding infectious diseases can be obtained from the Infection Control Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Services - Training & EducationOccupational Health staff have a keen interest in training and education, which are key elements in preventative care. We may be able to provide, in conjunction with your manager, a package to meet your specific needs. Ask your manager if we can help.

Services - Life Style ScreeningYou will undergo a series of short tests that will reveal facts about your current state of health, including your cholesterol levels and body fat analysis. The results, together with explanations about the tests, will be given to you after screening. There are simple remedies to improve your quality of life. You are never too old to make a change!

Services - Health PromotionPrevention is better than cure. Therefore the Occupational Health team will be encouraging Health Lifestyle options through various promotional events (i.e. Health Fairs and Awareness Days).

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Services - Maintenance of Medical RecordsEmployees have an Occupational Health medical record maintained by the Occupational Health Service. This is maintained throughout their employment, starting from pre-employment and continuing, to build a personal and confidential health at work history.Access to these records is restricted to the Occupational Health Service staff and in line with the Data Protection Act. Prior to seeking a medical report, we will obtain your written consent, which is line with the 'Access to Medical Records Act 1988'.

Services - Health Education & ScreeningWe pay special attention to the prevention of health risks, for particular workers in the organisation (e.g. those who work with certain chemicals / substances). We look for the early signs and symptoms of disease and will, if necessary, communicate with your G.P, with your consent.

Services - Maintenance of Medical RecordsEmployees have an Occupational Health medical record maintained by the Occupational Health Service. This is maintained throughout their employment, starting from pre-employment and continuing, to build a personal and confidential health at work history.Access to these records is restricted to the Occupational Health Service staff and in line with the Data Protection Act. Prior to seeking a medical report, we will obtain your written consent, which is line with the 'Access to Medical Records Act 1988'.

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Services - Health Education & ScreeningWe pay special attention to the prevention of health risks, for particular workers in the organisation (e.g. those who work with certain chemicals / substances). We look for the early signs and symptoms of disease and will, if necessary, communicate with your G.P, with your consent.

Services - CounsellingThis is available through the Workforce Wellbeing Service. Therefore please contact:Marianne Boulter01277 623 557AXA-ICAS 24hr Employee Support Helpline0800 072 7072.

The TeamThe Occupational Health staff are a team of professionals, which consists of an Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health Consultant / Physicians, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Health Nurse Advisers, Counsellor, Therapists, Secretarial and Administration support, with many years experience in providing Occupational Health Services within the NHS and other public and private organisations

The TeamThe Occupational Health staff are a team of professionals, which consists of an Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health Consultant / Physicians, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Health Nurse Advisers, Counsellor, Therapists, Secretarial and Administration support, with many years experience in providing Occupational Health Services within the NHS and other public and private organisations

AppointmentsTo book an appointment or for any queries, contact:Occupational Health ServiceThamesgate House33-41 Victoria AvenueSouthend-on-SeaEssexSS2 6BUTel No: 01702 222 900

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