Each year in the United States more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from serious flu-related complications.  The one and only way to protect YOUR employees against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.  

Of those who receive the flu vaccine, 43% use fewer sick days, and 44% have fewer doctor visits than those who opt not to vaccinate.  Employers that want to limit health care costs and increase productivity are choosing to offer Flu Clinic’s for their employees.  HealthCare for Business can provide this important vaccine for your employees and distribute educational materials and reminder flyers to post in your work place.  We can tell you if your current health plans cover your Flu Vaccinations or what cost your employee’s are responsible for. 

On Site Fee—$25.00/hour per Medical Staff           

Vaccination— rates to be posted soon, or call for more information

If you have offered Flu Clinic’s in the past and want to boost participation, employers should consider covering all or a portion of the vaccination cost, which can lead to 30% higher participation rates.  You may also consider offering flu shots to employees’ family members either at the Flu Clinic or at the HealthCare for Business Painesville medical office.  No appointment necessary!  Too often, employees that receive the flu vaccination end up taking time off to care for sick spouses or children who were not vaccinated. 

It is not too early to pre-book your Flu Clinic or pre-order your flu-shots! 

Please contact Meghan Weston to schedule!    440-354-4747 

Advice on Implementing a Flu Clinic Program

Why would an Employer want to offer a Flu Vaccination Program for their employees?

Of Employees who receive the flu vaccine, approximately 43% will use fewer sick days and have fewer doctor visits than those who opt not to vaccinate.  Each year more than 36,000 deaths are associated with Influenza and more than 200,000 hospitalizations.  By offering safe and convenient vaccinations to your employees at their place of work, you are protecting your employees, their families and your community from influenza infection. 

HealthCare for Business can provide this important vaccine for your employees and distribute educational materials and reminder flyers to post in your work place.  We can tell you if your current health plans cover your Flu Vaccinations or what cost your employee’s are responsible for.

For Employees that are concerned about safety of the Influenza Vaccination:  

• Additives such as Phenol, aluminum, and ethylene glycol are no longer used in the vaccines offered.  
• Employees concerned about mercury will be happy to know that each dose contains less than 1 microgram – 1 can of Tuna contains 29 micrograms
•  There are no links to Flu vaccine and any cancer. There are, however, an abundance of studies showing reduced morbidity and mortality from the flu shot.
• If you have a severe egg allergy or history of prior severe allergic reation to flu vaccine, you could develop Hives, swollen lips/tongue, anaphylaxis  You may be able to use an alternate vaccine – please ask your doctor for more information.
• In the past 30 years there has been no clear link between the flu vaccine and Guillan-Barre Syndrome. GBS has many infectious links, the strongest being viral URI’s and one of the bacteria that causes food poisioning. 
• You cannot get the flu from a flu shot.   The injected flu vaccine is made from a killed virus.  The nasal flu vaccine is made from a weakened live virus, but still cannot give a healthy person the flu.  People in close contact with people who have severely weakend immune systems should not get the nasal flu vaccine.
• Do not get the flu vaccine if you have been exposed to the flu up to two weeks prior to vaccination.

 Possible Side Effects of the Flu Vaccination Injection

• Soreness, redness or pain at the injection site
• Low grade fever
• Body aches

 Possible side effects from Flu Vaccination Nasal Spray

• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Cough
• Nausea and vomiting (in children)
• Fever (in children)
• Muscle aches

More News: 

Employers will see healthcare costs increase by 8.5% in 2012, up slightly from 2010, as the economy continues to rebound, according to the annual Behind the Numbers report on medical cost trends from the PwC Health Research Institute.  Join forces with HealthCare for Business to learn how we can help you lower your healthcare costs, increase employee productivity and better manage your health care needs.

 
#1 Overall Safety

Of the 16.6 million reported illicit drug users 2002, 74.6% were employed either full or part time.  Employee Drug Testing is proven to increase health and safety standards in the workplace. Drug users are less likely to work for an employer who has a Drug Testing Policy.  Employers who randomly test employees for drug or alcohol use identify concerns prior to illness or injury.  Drug use, in or outside of the workplace, increases risks to the employee, co-workers and the employer. 

#2 Employee Performance & Productivity

A 2000 SAMHSA study revealed that 5.7% of illicit drug users had missed work for more than two days in the past month due to illness or injury and in addition 11.6% had skipped work more than two days in the past month. A drug testing policy ensures higher quality of work by simply eliminating or decreasing the number of employees abusing drugs.  Reduced absenteeism for illness or injury means increased productivity. 

#3 Reduced BWC & Insurance Costs

By adopting a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) policy your company can save 3-7% off Workers Compensation premiums. And because illicit drug users use your health benefits three times more often than that of your other employees not abusing drugs, most insurance providers will recognize a DFW Policy when negotiating coverage and premiums for employees.     

#4 Reduced Turnover & Recruitment Costs

A study by the DHHS found that 29.1% of workers with past illicit drug use reported that they would be less likely to work for employers who conduct drug testing randomly.  Pre-employment drug testing lessens the risk of hiring an employee that may later cause injury or illness to themselves or other employees.  It will also reduce the time and cost of ultimately having to fire or replace the abusing employee and recruit and train a new employee.  

#5 Increased Employee Morale

According to a study by the SAMHSA, 46% of full-time workers would be more likely to work for an employer who drug tests before hiring, and an additional 49% reported that pre-hire testing would not influence their decision to work for an employer.  Employees recognize that drug use effects productivity.  They know that employers who conduct pre-hire and/or random testing produce safer and more harmonious work environments.  

Statistics from Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

 For Immediate Release

2/9/2011

 Painesville – Dr. Paul C. Hanahan was recently re-certified as a  Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Hanahan is the sole proprietor of HealthCare for Business in Painesville, OH.

 Dr. Hanahan was re-certified by the Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC), an independent physician-based certifying body which conducts an extensive application process and written examination to identify licensed physicians with the highest professional standards of medical expertise and practical skills necessary to evaluate drug and alcohol test results in public and private sectors of the workplace.

 The U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most Fortune 500 corporations and many smaller companies require employee drug and alcohol testing today.  Federal law (49 CFR Part 40 of the Federal Register) mandates that a qualified MRO must make the final determination of whether a positive laboratory test represents substance abuse.  The certified MRO may also act as a valuable resource to protect the company, helping with policies and regulatory issues, as well as providing related services such as drug testing collections, breath alcohol testing services, coordination of laboratory services, laboratory performance testing, and preparation of summary reports for employers.  MROCC certification indicates that a physician is well-prepared to handle workplace drug and alcohol testing programs and to help manage chemical dependency.

The MROCC Board of Directors represent a multi-specialty partnership among a variety of medical specialty groups – the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Clinical Toxicologists, the American College of Medical Toxicology, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the College of American Pathologists – as well as the American Medical Association.

Our new address is: 50 Normandy Dr. #5, Painesville, OH 44077  MAP

1. Reduced healthcare expenses
2. Less employee absenteeism
3. Few injuries and fewer worker’s compensation/disability claims
4. Better productivity
5. Higher morale and improved employee retention
6. Corporate wellness statistics indicate a savings of $2.30 to $10.10 for every dollar spent on wellness initiatives

How can HealthCare for Business provide these benefits to your company?

1. We provide trained medical personnel and state of the art testing equipment to screen employees for a variety of diseases (Cholestech LDX)
2. We can provide one-on-one counseling  to employees
3. We provide and disseminate appropriate educational materials
4. We provide and administer vaccinations
5. We test and record employee vital signs, body fat, and Body Mass Index
6. We will maintain employee health records in order to provide annual comparisons

Contact Meghan Weston at (440) 354-4747 to learn more.