Imagine one of your employees is temporarily working out of state, perhaps on a project in Utah. One day, she’s reaching up to grab a box on a high shelf, and it slips, falling directly onto her hand. Instantly, she feels a sharp pain, and the swelling starts almost immediately. In this moment, the worry is real: she’s far from familiar medical facilities, and finding urgent care or an ER would mean a time-consuming interruption to her work.
This exact scenario happened recently to an employee from one of our client companies. Fortunately, because they partner with Occupational Health Services, this employee had immediate access to our 24/7 medical support. She called us and was quickly connected with Dr. Kiser, our on-call physician. Over the phone, he guided her through a few movements to assess the injury, asking her to try each motion to see where pain was present. He determined it was likely just a contusion rather than anything more serious.
With simple instructions to wrap her hand with an ace bandage and monitor for any changes, she was able to continue working, confident her injury was taken care of. This quick intervention not only saved her from the hassle of finding medical care in an unfamiliar place, but it also allowed her to return to work with no restrictions.
This example highlights how Occupational Health Services supports employees wherever they are, ensuring fast, effective medical care that keeps your team working safely and with peace of mind.
