Manage Workforce Injury and Illness

Poor employee health is attributed to a 5 to 10 percent decrease in overall productivity. For employees that have been injured or are suffering from an illness, their physical and emotional impairments can make it incredibly difficult to perform essential job functions. As an employer, it's important to give these employees what they need to be successful in the workplace. That's where HealthPartners comes in. Workforce injury and illness management is essential to any company, but has a very high impact for companies with:

• Laborers and union workers
• A workplace with high risk for error or complications
• High physical demand occupations
• Jobs with a lot of physical repetition, prolonged or awkward positions
• Aging workforce

HealthPartners can help you manage injury and illness with:

Occupational Medicine

HealthPartners occupational medicine program is built on effective two-way communication, solid medical practice and an understanding of regulatory challenges and other obligations your company faces. Our solutions include:

• Injury care services for non-life threatening injuries as a cost-effective alternative to hospital emergency departments. Communication and problem-solving are critical to early return to work, two characteristics where our MDs are strong.
• Return to work and fitness for duty exams.

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Physical therapy & hand therapy

Statistically, the majority of work injuries occur in the spine, shoulder and hand. Our specialty trained physical therapists and hand therapists are trained to treat these acute and chronic work injuries. They provide active, work-related care including:

• Re-injury prevention
• Job coaching
• Work conditioning with real or simulated job activities
• Functional capacity and fit for duty testing
• Acute/early intervention therapy

This approach has helped injured workers successfully return to work, minimizing lost duty days. Our rehab team also includes occupational therapists and speech therapists. This multi-disciplinary team can address neurological and communication issues that affect an employee's ability to return to work successfully.

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Active Neck and Back Strengthening and Conditioning (Physicians Neck and Back Clinic)

Having specialized in chronic spine care for over two decades, our outcomes demonstrate long-term improvement of spinal fitness and physical function. This physician-directed, nationally recognized program helps four out of five patients manage back pain for a lifetime without the need for ongoing medical help. We can help reduce health care costs dramatically while achieving satisfaction for our employer groups.

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Onsite clinics

HealthPartners onsite clinics provide a full spectrum of health services that can be customized to fit your budget and health goals. We offer access to high quality providers, an electronic medical record, educational and medical resources, and expertise in the area of care improvement and wellness. Additionally, our integrated reporting systems demonstrate employer savings from both a health plan and care delivery perspective. Other benefits include increased employee productivity; a focus on preventive care and disease management; improved treatment plan compliance; continuity of care and more.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal problems often spill over into the workplace, leaving employers to deal with the consequences and cost associated with absenteeism, turnover rates, tardiness and even accidents. Address your employees' stress, behavioral issues and work/life balance concerns with access to EAP support. HealthPartners EAP can help your employees cope with and resolve their personal issues, allowing them to focus on their jobs. Resources include phone, online, face-to-face, critical incident stress management and more.

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