Written by J. Sundberg Whether it’s an office, a restaurant or construction site—at times, any job can feel stressful. And that’s not good for business. U.S. companies pay over $300 billion annually to stress-related expenses including accidents, absenteeism,...
Occupational Medicine
Not Worried Over Recreational Marijuana? Use a Drug Screen that Excludes it
Written by J. Sundberg Often, we hear employers say they don’t want to thin out their applicant pool by requiring pre-employment drug testing for marijuana. With such a low employment rate, it can be difficult to pass up qualified applicants. But by not utilizing drug...
What is Included in a DOT Physical?
Why are DOT Physicals required? Written by J. Sundberg Long hours on the road can be both physically and mentally exhausting, so it’s important to detect physical and mental health issues in commercial drivers before they arise. It’s a matter of public safety. That’s...
Pre-Employment Physicals: Benefiting both Employers and Employees
Written by J. Sundberg Repeated motions and heavy lifting can cause a lot of physical strain—so it’s important to make sure an employee in a labor-intensive position can perform these duties with minimal risk of injury. That’s why pre-employment physicals are an...
How to Choose a Designated Medical Provider for Your Company
Written by J. Sundberg In the state of Colorado, employers are required to designate four workers’ compensation providers for injured employees to choose from. But not all providers are the same. You should have an idea of which provider you’d like to suggest when an...
What is a Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification? (And how does it affect your insurance premium?)
The experience modification is used to determine your workers’ compensation premium. It controls how much money you spend on workers’ compensation each year, so it’s important to know what goes into your company’s rating—and keep an eye on any changes over time. What...
What injuries are covered by workers’ compensation in Colorado?
Written by J. Sundberg In Colorado, most work-related injuries are covered under workers’ compensation. Still, there are some exceptions to be aware of when considering whether an injury or illness will be covered under workers’ compensation. Knowing what is and isn’t...
How to Create a Workplace Safety Plan
Written by J. Sundberg Investing in workplace safety is always prudent—especially when you consider the high cost of injury for both the employer and the individual worker. At Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, we find it concerning when an organization...
5 Tips For Preventing Workplace Injuries
When an injury occurs in the workplace, it doesn’t just impact the individual—it can be crushing for the employer as well. Written by J. Sundberg From enormous medical bills to lost morale and productivity, the costs can add up quickly at any workplace where an...