Organizational health New employee orientation 2016-2017

overview Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Hand Care Organizational Health Reporting illnesses New Employee Organizational Health Checklist

Employee Assistance program (EAP) The EAP is available to all employees, spouses and dependants under 25 years old in school full-time It is free of charge and completely confidential Counselling options include: on the phone, e-counselling or in-person Access through phone or website is available 24/7 Website – Wellness resources Courses available on anger management, stress, medication, wellness, depression 12 week to wellness course Smoking, nutrition, exercise etc. Planning – legal, financial, daycare, elder care, school, moving, retirement Contact information: 1-800-663-1142 or www.homewoodhealth.co

Hand care Proper hand care is extremely important for health and safety. All nurses, allied health, ESA and PSW should complete the Hand Care Assessment and review the Fact Sheet found here: https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/eRepository/hand-care- assessment.pdf Bring the completed form to the Occupational Health Nurse who will review the document and document any concerns

Hand Care cont. All gloves at BCHS are powder free vinyl gloves Skin care assessment is scheduled with Occupational Health Physician Dr. Im if there are any identified concerns Suggestions/Tips: Never put wet hands in gloves – ABHR – dry 20 sec with rubbing Use water and soap and pat dry with paper towel (avoid rubbing or friction) If ABHR is irritating your skin, contact us and switch to soap/water for a while to see if there is improvement If the hands have a sweat/moisture issue – change gloves frequently or use cotton liners (trial pairs from Org Health are available, then the dept. can order from stores) Use cream frequently – the hospital provides cream – you can get it from the stores, label with name of staff and keep away from patient areas)

Organizational health – employee info Organizational Health Office hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 The Organizational Health office will provide primary nursing care and advice on any health problem that may arise at work, illness and disability management and promotion of employee wellness. For all normal health care and ongoing treatment, you are expected to consult your family physician.

Contacts in Organizational health Cindy Hayward – Dale RN, Health & Wellness Coordinator – ext. 2241 (Non Occupational Claims Management, First Aid, Nursing Assessments) Tom Smith – Health and Safety Coordinator – ext. 2231 Occupational/WSIB Claims Management, Ergonomic reviews, H&S concerns) HURT line – dial HURT on phone (4878) after hours reporting line

What to do when you’re sick or hurt If you’re sick – call your department, Group Leader If you’re hurt or sick Monday-Friday between 0800-1600 go directly to Organizational Health for treatment If it is afterhours/weekends and you need first aid or treatment, go to ER.

When should an employee contact org health? ONLY contact Organizational Health if: IT IS CONTAGIOUS – guidelines for return to work as outlined by the communicable disease guidelines will be discussed with the Occupational Health Nurse YOU ARE Currently at work and want to Go home sick Injured while at work – contact Tom Smith and complete the Employee Incident Report online Injured outside of work and require modified duties – Occupational Health Nurse will review restrictions provided by Health Care Provider and discuss with Group Leader to see if able to accommodate

WHEN SHOULD AN EMPLOYEE CONTACT ORG HEALTH? Going to be off more than 10 calendar days – forms need to be competed – usually surgery, injury or significant illness Sick 3 consecutive shifts or a weekend – a medical note is required and will be submitted to Organizational Health You must still call your department to let them know you are off sick

Other organizational health info To comply with the Public Hospitals Act, all employees will be contacted for a T.B. Test after an exposure. It is recommended that employees receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. This vaccine is available in the Organizational Health Office at no cost to an employee. Blood work is done post vaccination to determine adequate levels. Your medical files are completely confidential and are given the same respect as in your family physician’s office. In case of a work injury or illness only, the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board does provide for limited disclosure of particulars of the injury/illness. Occasionally, we seek to correspond with your family physician or specialist, either to send him/her findings stemming from your care here, or to request further health information from his/her office. In either case, it is our practice to notify you of such communications and in the case of information sought from your physician, to obtain your consent prior to contacting him/her

New employee Org Health checklist As a reminder, please bring the following with you to Organizational Health: ☐ Health Review Form ☐ Employee Immunization Records ☐ Laboratory Requisition Form ☐ Copy of your Health Card Please complete all forms and return to Organization Health within 2 weeks of your hire date in person/email/fax. If you have any questions/concerns please contact Organizational Health: Cindy Hayward-Dale RN, Health and Wellness Coordinator Phone: 519-751-5544 ext. 2241 | Confidential Fax: 519-751-5892 Email: cindy.hayward@bchsys.org