- 0124/7 Physician Access Program
- 02On-site telemedicine consults
- 03Pre-employment medicals/functional assessments
About
About Northwood Occupational Medicine
At Northwood Occupational Medicine our mission is to create value for our corporate clients, in Northeastern Ontario, by providing progressive and functional occupational medicine solutions aimed at keeping employees healthy and productive.
Northwood Occupational Medicine aims to build on the traditions of Northwood Medical Group, which operates four busy walk-in clinics and multiple recovery clinic access points, in providing excellence in patient care and medical services. Through our team of healthcare professionals and corporate partnerships, Northwood can provide seamless occupational medicine solutions from acute care management to functional abilities assessments and disability case management. In the event of a workplace injury, our team offers 24/7 in-person or telemedicine access to physicians for non-critical occupational injury consultation.
We believe accessibility and communication play an important role in any successful occupational medicine program. In addition to injury treatment and follow-up, Northwood can provide several preventative services including pre-employment testing and health surveillance services
Capabilities
Our Services
Northwood Occupational Medicine can offer an entire spectrum of occupational health services needed for the industrial/working community.
- 24/7 Physician Access Program01
- Injury treatment (non-critical) –acute/ chronic02
- Addictions & mental health treatment03
- On-site telemedicine consults04
- Pre-employment medicals/functional assessments05
- Periodic medicals06
- Medical surveillance – routine and post exposure07
- Audiometry, spirometry, and vision screening08
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)09
- Physiotherapy10
- Drug & alcohol urine screening11
- WSIB case management12
- Wellness programs (smoking cessation, immunizations, etc.)13
- Travel consultation14
Our organization includes medical doctors, certified physical therapists, registered nurses, medical assistants, physician assistants, and other clinical experts.
Exams & PhysicalsAlways on
24/7 Physician Access Program
Timely access to practitioners skilled in occupational medicine is one of the cornerstones of any occupational health program and it ensures that injuries are assessed and treated quickly and appropriately.
Our program includes access to a physician 24/7 in order to promptly assess, triage, and treat non-critical injuries or disease and ensure return to work plans are initiated as appropriate (9-1-1 should be called for all critical and/or life/limbthreatening injuries). The program covers both occupational and fitness for duty assessment.
The benefits of this program are numerous…
- 01Timely access to medical treatment for occupational injuries
- 02Accurate diagnosis of injuries from a provider skilled in occupational medicine, familiar with the physical demands of the job, and aware of the availability of modified work
- 03Facilitation of timely return to work arrangements as appropriate
- 04Prompt provision of required WSIB forms, if needed, including Form 8 and FAF documents by medical personnel
- 05Appropriate communication with case workers and/or employer occupational health staff as needed
- 06When amenable, telemedicine consults can be used to minimize inconvenience to employees and minimize costs associated with travel for the employee and any accompanying personnel from the job site to medical facilities
Remote consults
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of two-way videoconference. This allows our Health Care Professionals to be able to consult,evaluate and diagnose from a remote location using a new approved, secured and recognized technology. Telemedicine is an efficient, effective, and convenient way to better service and access all of our clients in a timely manner.
PHYSICALS = PREVENTION
Prevention
Medical Exams & Physicals
Custom Medicals are available upon request.
Pre-Employment Medicals
Pre-employment testing ensures that a baseline functional/health status is established for future reference and improves the safety of employees by ensuring that they can safely perform duties of the job.
Many studies have demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of pre-employment testing in reducing costs associated with WSIB premiums and lost-productivity costs. Highlights from various studies include a reported $18 cost saving per dollar spent on screening; a documented 47% decrease in reportable workplace injuries; and highly significant and positive reported ROI in preemployment screening (Littleton et al, 2003; Anderson and Briggs, 2008; Faris, J, 2008)We provide customized pre-employment testing based on the demands of the job and anticipated exposure to workplace hazards or designated substances.
NOM staff can work with employers to recommend a pre-employment testing package that suits the needs of the job while respecting the budget of the employer.
Periodic Medical Evaluations
Periodic medical exams are a great way to help ensure that employees can safely perform their duties as well as to help identify areas of the job posing a risk in terms of potential injuries. NOM can perform a periodic medical examinations on an ad hoc or routine basis. As with our preemployment testing, screening/examinations can be customized to fit the requirements of the job and employee so as to ensure fitness for work. NOM can provide feedback as to the appropriate/suggested tests. These can also include comprehensive executive medicals aimed at keeping key personnel healthy and performing at a high level.Of note, Northwood Medical Group is highly experienced in managing mental health conditions which are becoming the most common cause of medical leave. Employees can privately reach out and receive timely and confidential care
