How to injure a fragile employee
by Dr. William Cast on Feb 6, 2018 11:00:00 AM
William Cast M.D. is a retired ear, nose, and throat surgeon who started his medical career in the U.S. Army, where he was first exposed to occupational hearing loss.
On tapeworms and employee health
by Jeff Donnell on Jan 31, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. just announced they are forming a new company to reduce the healthcare costs for several hundred thousand of their employees in the United States.
Hearing conservation: who’s listening?
by Dr. William Cast on Jan 8, 2018 4:27:09 PM
Paying attention is important for employers and their employees, most importantly to avoid injuries such as hearing loss, but also to avoid being blamed as an employer for damage caused away from work.
There’s an IT in TEAM
by Enterprise Health on Nov 7, 2017 9:26:08 AM
(This is the fourth in a series of posts on changing occupational health IT solutions) --- Once you understand the need to upgrade the solution you use to manage occupational health and compliance (remember acknowledging your pain...), now what? The path that lays before you may appea …
How much does IT hurt?
by Jeff Donnell on Oct 24, 2017 7:19:59 AM
(This is the third in a series of posts on changing occupational health IT solutions) --- If you’re a medical professional, you've probably asked a patient this question a time or two. And for those who manage pain on a regular basis, the use of a pain scale to help patients verbalize …
Making the occ. health switch — acknowledge your pain
by Jeff Donnell on Oct 17, 2017 7:26:23 AM
(This is the second in a series of posts on changing occupational health IT solutions) --- Let’s assume you find yourself using an occupational health IT solution that leaves something to be desired in your onsite employee clinic operation. If that something to be desired results in s …
Making the occ. health switch
by Jeff Donnell on Oct 3, 2017 3:23:58 PM
When deploying the Enterprise Health occupational health IT solution, we generally replace another commercial application that failed the client in some form or fashion. Those failures are not mere minor letdowns — and unfold over an extended time period.
Electronic submission: OSHA again, on again
by Jeff Donnell on Aug 17, 2017 12:08:26 PM
After some back and forth on the actual launch date of its electronic injury and illness reporting website, the trigger has been pulled and the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) launched on August 1st, 2017. This web-based form will allow employers to electronically submit requir …
To report to OSHA electronically, or not — that is NOT the question
by Jeff Donnell on Jun 22, 2017 1:30:00 PM
In May of 2016, OSHA issued a final rule to revise its Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulation. This rule requires employers in certain industries to electronically submit injury and illness data. This final rule was effective on January 1, 2017.
Five ways to maximize your employee health software demo experience
by Enterprise Health on Jun 1, 2017 12:55:20 PM
You’ve compiled your checklist. Done your homework. Thoroughly investigated the handful of occupational health IT solutions out there. But websites and “let me tell you about us” only goes so far. You need a demo. And you’ll get one. But not your demo, their demo — their dojo. Sure, e …
What the right occupational health IT solution can (and should) do for you
by Enterprise Health on May 5, 2017 10:18:41 AM
On-screen garbage: a cautionary tale — part 3 of 3
Five things to consider when replacing an occupational health IT solution
by Enterprise Health on Apr 28, 2017 2:22:49 PM
On-screen garbage: a cautionary tale — part 2 of 3
Your occupational health IT solution isn't just legacy...it's lousy
by Enterprise Health on Apr 20, 2017 1:44:07 PM
On-screen garbage: a cautionary tale — part 1 of 3 This post is a recent conversation between Enterprise Health president, Jeff Donnell, and CTO, Dave Juntgen, following a visit to a new client. It begins a three-part series. ---
Health surveillance is a team sport
by Jeff Donnell on Apr 11, 2017 9:00:00 AM
When comparing analogous self-service models, look no further than the airline industry. Gone are the days when booking a trip required a travel agent and a soul-sucking wait in a long line at the ticket counter. Today, most of us go online (or use a mobile app) to schedule flights, s …
The benefits of electronic health surveillance
by Jeff Donnell on Apr 3, 2017 2:03:44 PM
According to recent news reports, surveillance has become pervasive, with mobile devices and smart TVs able to be used to track individual movements and record conversations. Some even assert that microwave ovens may be doing more than simply reheating our leftovers.