Occupational Health at Temple University Hospital
Temple University Hospital's Occupational Health Program offers comprehensive services to companies that want to improve the health, safety and productivity of their employees.
We focus on prevention and early intervention, and can tailor a medical program that fits your company's specific needs. At all times, our focus is on returning employees to work in the safest, quickest, most efficient way possible. Our services include:
Our experienced Occupational Health team is comprised of doctors who are board certified in occupational medicine, nurses, therapists and other professionals dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. Each of our team members is committed to providing thorough and timely communication with employers.
All patients receive prompt, courteous and reliable medical care. We pride ourselves on both our ability to return employees to work quickly after injury and the strong relationships we build with our employers and their employees.
For more information about Temple University Hospital's Occupational Health Program, please call 215-707-7538.
Injury Care
When work-related injuries occur, we are ready to treat each patient upon arrival. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If an injury occurs outside of these hours, the patient is seen and treated in the Temple Emergency Department with follow-up care the next business day in Occupational Health.
We are equipped to diagnose and treat all types of non-life-threatening work-related injuries and illness. X-rays and other diagnostic tests are done on premises. Common issues include:
- Broken bones
- Back problems
- Lacerations requiring stitches
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Repetitive motion trauma
Because Temple is an academic medical center, your employees also have fast access to nearly every medical specialty (including physical and occupational therapy) and the most advanced diagnostic services, including MRI and CT scans. This is reassuring if your employee has a more complex injury or illness.
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol abuse by employees causes many expensive problems for businesses, ranging from lost productivity and injuries to an increase in health insurance claims. Because of this, testing has become an important aspect of health and safety on the job.
Urine Drug Screening and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) can determine the presence of alcohol and common drugs of abuse. Our screening services are available for random or periodic drug-testing evaluations (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, or return to work).
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Pre-employment Physical Exams
Our pre-employment exams include a medical history, a physical examination and a general health and fitness evaluation. This comprehensive approach helps identify health-related issues that may affect a person’s job performance. The resulting report provides the documentation you need to make an informed decision.
We also provide the physical examination and vision acuity tests that are federally required for employees who drive work-related vehicles. Each person who passes the exam receives a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
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Fitness for Duty Exams
Fitness for duty assessments evaluate an employee's physical capacity to perform specific duties required for a particular job. This exam process provides you with assurance that your employee can safely perform essential job functions.
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Medical Surveillance
The health of employees who work with certain materials or in potentially hazardous environments may need to be monitored regularly. We can establish baseline medical conditions of employees; determine their ability to work while wearing protective equipment; track their physiological conditions on a regular schedule or at the termination of a project or employment; and ensure that documentation of their exposure and medical conditions is provided and maintained as a part of their medical record.
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Regulatory Services & OSHA Compliance
Meeting the ever-changing workplace safety standards required by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can be challenging. It may require more resources than you have on staff.
To meet these ever-expanding needs, we have the experience and expertise to help your company comply with current standards and requirements including:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Drug testing
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Environmental health issues
- Medical surveillance programs
- Respiratory protection
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Asbestos exams
- OSHA HAZWOPER evaluations
Nearly every employee comes under OSHA's jurisdiction. Temple's Occupational Health Program helps all types of businesses meet their federally mandated employee needs and employer obligations.
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Workers' Compensation & Disability Case Management
Our workers' comp services help heal injuries and monitor an injured employee’s condition. We provide:
- Prompt treatment and communication of medical status
- Ongoing monitoring of treatment and documentation of progress
- Appropriate follow-up care
- Case coordination/utilization review
Our approach helps to minimize lost work time and avoid re-injury.
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Independent Medical Evaluation
We can offer independent medical evaluations during which we review all previous medical care related to an injury or illness. A thorough medical exam with a review of available medical records and all diagnostic studies can also be performed. The goal is to provide independent answers to such questions as causality and impairment. The results of this review are documented in a complete report.
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Immunizations
We offer the full range of immunizations, including hepatitis B, tetanus, flu, measles/mumps/rebella (MMR), tuberculosis, and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis).
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Respiratory Fit-Testing
We offer both the medical evaluation (review of the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire or medical examination) as well as a qualitative respirator fit-testing evaluation.
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Onsite Screenings & Wellness Programs
Healthcare that comes directly to your place of employment is in growing demand. These types of worksite programs are known to reduce absenteeism while increasing productivity and morale. They can also lower healthcare utilization and costs.
We can create onsite health and wellness programs that are customized to meet your needs. We also offer onsite health screenings, including blood pressure checks.
For more information about Temple University Hospital's Occupational Health Program, please call 215-707-7538.
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