Occupational Medicine
Workplace Reopening Guidelines
From the July Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As more employers return to a fully staffed, pre-pandemic workforce, there are guidelines that may be helpful as companies fully open to their employees and the public. And with a new surge in COVID…
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From the August Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Mercy recently launched an online scheduling tool to help employers maintain a healthy workforce right from their computers or phones. This web-based, interactive form allows employers to sign up…
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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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