Occupational Medicine
Vaccine Hesitancy in the Workforce
From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter It may seem counterintuitive for Americans to have concerns about getting vaccinated for COVID-19, a disease that has killed millions worldwide. After all, more than 300 million doses have been dist…
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New OSHA Requirements for COVID-19 Plans
From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter OSHA will now require healthcare employers with more than 10 employees to have written COVID-19 plans. This is an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and requires compliance with most provisions with…
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Workplace Concussion: Introducing BrainScope
From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter A head injury can be one of the most dangerous and costly on-the-job accidents employees and their employers face. Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries need prompt diagnosis and trea…
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National Safety Month: 5 Tips for a Safer Work Force
From the June Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Each June, the National Safety Council reminds employers to spend some time reviewing and addressing workplace safety in honor of National Safety Month, drawing special attention to the leadin…
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Is it Allergies or Something Else?
From the May 2021 Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy warmer temperatures. However, for many Americans, springtime goes hand in hand with coughing, sniffling, and sneezing. But in the time of COVID-19…
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May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month
From the May 2021 Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly half of Americans age 18 and older and is a primary factor in more than 82,000 deaths per year. This makes it the most common primary diagnos…
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