Hello-

 

Our policy states that if an employee is off from work for more than 3 shifts, he/she needs to be cleared by employee health before returning.  Our managers are really good about enforcing this policy.  I do not see all of them, but do make contact via phone.  If it is a fever, then I check to see when their last fever was and let them know when they can return.  If it is a surgery, I see them in person and assess them before return to work.

 

All sick calls and call ins are entered into our safety zone portal and automatically come to me.  I review them as they come in and monitor for trends, etc.  Our managers also are good at making note of return to work requirements such as fever free for 24 hours (without medication) and GI symptoms of nausea/vomiting/diarrhea need to be off 48 hours after symptoms resolve. 

 

Thanks,

 

Jennifer Mora MSN, RN

Business Health and Wellness Coordinator

Stoughton Hospital

900 Ridge Street

Stoughton, WI 53589

 

Office 608-873-2204

Cell      608-235-4239

 

 

 

 

Hello colleagues –

 

I know I do both Infection Control and Employee Health, but lately I have had many “I am not infectious” comments from staff about when they have missed work.

I also very rarely am included in the information when an employee is out for an extended surgery, and although it is policy that when the doctor releases them to come back to work they are supposed to be cleared by Employee Health, very few of the staff has come in to check with me for being released to come back to work…

I am reminded of this with the recent orthotic boot question, as people have come back to work with boots, slings and little scooters and while I have been lucky that they are able to work in their departments, there will be a time where it will not be appropriate to allow someone to work in a certain department with these extra needs.

 

I just want to verify with others – do you have staff report to you if they are going to be out extended for a surgery? And do you only log “Infectious” call ins on your sick log? I feel mine should be all call ins, but maybe I am over exaggerating my role.

 

Tara

 

Tara Lee Dockery, IP, MT(ASCP), BS | Infection Preventionist and Employee Health

Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics

174 1^st Ave North | P.O. Box H | Ilwaco |WA | 98624

Phone: 360.642.6307 | Cell : 509-760-7397 | Fax: 360-642-6309  |tdockery@oceanbeachhospital.com

 

        

www.oceanbeachhospital.com

 

 

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