scholarly journals Perceptions of health workers regarding the occupational health services rendered at Onandjokwe hospital, Namibia

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Amukugo HJ ◽  
Amakali K ◽  
Sipa K
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Objective Health ◽  
Safety Programme

Objective: Health care workers are exposed to a variety of health hazards in their daily work. This exposure puts them at risk of acquiring occupational related diseases, including psychological stress, which can lead to mental illness, absenteeism and job dissatisfaction. In view of the potential risks and occupational hazard, a comprehensive health and safety programme for all employees is mandatory to minimize injury among the employees and therefore for the institution to fully harness the potential of its employees. The programme should indicate management goals, objectives and policy implementation, as well as responsibility and accountability for each role player. The aim of this study was to determine the challenges facing health workers regarding the occupational health services (OHS) at Onandjokwe Hospital in Northern Namibia. The objectives of the study were to determine the existing situation relating to the OHS rendered at Onandjokwe Hospital and to explore and describe the perceptions of health workers regarding OHS at the hospital.Methods: The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methodology that included the use of a checklist for collection of quantitative data on evidences of practice of OHS in different departments of the hospital; interviews and focus group discussions for collection of the data on the workers’ perception on OHS in the hospital. Epi-info software version 3.5.1 was used to analyses the quantitative data while Tech’s method of qualitative analysis was used for the qualitative data.Results: The study revealed that the provision of OHS in the hospital was extremely limited. Many key documents guiding the provision of effective OHS were found to be lacking in several hospital departments. Limited training had been conducted and as a result, there was low awareness on OHS among the employees in the hospital. Both management and staff cited lack of key personnel to drive the process as an important impediment to strengthening OHS in the hospital.Conclusions: The main recommendations that arose from the research include the need for the hospital management to comply with the guidelines on Occupational health, acquire and avail key guiding documents for occupational health practice in all the departments; provision of necessary resources for OHS including OHS staff and implementation of OHS programme to safeguard the health of the employees.

scholarly journals Understanding the Challenges Facing Occupational Health Services in the Swedish Public Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Schmidt ◽  
John Sjöström ◽  
Ann-Beth Antonsson
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
External Resources ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Organizations

According to Swedish Work Environmental Act, all organizations are required to implement Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM). In support of this and when competence within the employer’s own organization is insufficient, regulations state that the employers are required to employ external resources such as an Occupational Health Service (OHS) provider. The aim of this study was to explore how public sector organizations utilized services and support from their OHS provider in preventive OHSM. Eleven public sector organizations were studied, 100 of respondents (politicians, managers, HR, safety representatives, and OHS professionals) interviewed, and the data collected qualitatively and thematically analyzed. The results showed that the OHS providers do not support the public-sector organizations with preventive OHSM according to the intentions of the legislation. A significant conclusion is that the HR department has an important role in the collaboration and for the utilization of preventive services in OHSM.

337. Occupational Health Services Showing Effect on Finnish Dairy Farms

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kalliokoski ◽  
J. Kangas ◽  
M. Kotimaa ◽  
K. Louhelainen
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Occupational Health Services

scholarly journals Improvement of the module for occupational diseases in the structure of occupational health record

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Iancheva ◽  
T Kundurzhiev ◽  
N Tzacheva ◽  
L Hristova
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Occupational Disease ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
National Level ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Disease Module

Abstract The study is based on the National Science Program 'eHealth in Bulgaria (e-Health)', funded by the Ministry of Education and Science. Partnership Contract No. D-01-200/16.11.2018 Issue Occupational health is closely linked to public health and health system. In Bulgaria there are many software products related to the registration and reporting of occupational health. Description of the Problem It is necessary to study all the determinants of occupational health, including the risks of diseases and accidents in the occupational environment, social and individual factors. The establishment of electronic systems for registering and monitoring both the health status of each worker and the possible hazards in the work environment is associated with the introduction and use of the occupational health record of each worker. Results The methodology for improving the module for occupational diseases in the structure of the occupational health record in Bulgaria has been developed. The classifications are in compliance with the legislation in the country and the requirements of the developing Eurostat methodology for European statistics on occupational diseases are applied. The occupational health record will serve both employers and physicians working in Occupational Health Services. Lessons The occupational disease module in the structure of the occupational health record will contribute to the statistical comparability of occupational disease data at regional and national level. Not only will the registration of the harmful factors of the working environment and the diseases related to the work process, but also the introduction of timely measures to ensure good occupational and public health. Key messages Through the occupational disease module, the structure of the occupational health record introduces the possibility of taking adequate measures to ensure good occupational health. The occupational health record will serve both employers and physicians working in Occupational Health Services.

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