Our set up is quite similar and I want to increase the number of visits as well. I analyzed all of our clinic visit activity data for the last two years. More than 50% of tasks performed are quite technical—immunizations,
lab draws, drug screens, fit testing. With a recent staff (ARNP) retirement, I was able to make the case to replace with 2 Medical Assistants. They will be responsible for the technical aspects of visits and the nurse will complete the assessment. This should
provide opportunity to see more employees and allow the remaining staff to work at the top of their license.
Amy Olson, BSN, MS, COHN-S
Director, Employee Health and Wellness
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
500 Seventh Avenue South, Suite 103
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
P 727-767-8211 | F 727-767-8399
aolson9@jhmi.edu
www.HopkinsAllChildrens.org
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+aolson9=jhmi.edu@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Schwindt, Pamela K
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:56 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] preplacement screening
Would appreciate some input into how preplacement assessments are being done…..where? and what is being included. We are a large hospital system and have one large employee occupational health clinic to do the majority of preplacement
assessments. The assessments are done by RNs and include
health history
vision screening
immunizations…measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine or titer
drug screen
hep B vaccine admin or declination we offer hep B to all employees
screening for other regulatory requirements…..hearing conservation, chemo requirements, etc
fit testing
We are looking for ways to streamline our process, which now takes approximately 45 minutes, and create more openings in our clinic.
Thanks for any ideas you have, I appreciate your time.
Pam
Pamela Schwindt, RN BSN
Employee Occupational Health Services Manager
AHC | Arnett | Ball | North | West |
IU Health Physicians
1633 Capitol
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone 317-962-8244
Fax 317-962-8349