CORPORATE HEALTH – Serendib Health Care

We are spending longer hours at work. It is only logical that companies understand the importance of employee health in relation to the performance of their business. Corporate Health Programs have been welcomed by the corporate sector because there is a direct relation between staff health and business bottom line. It has also been noticed that employees recognize, acknowledge, appreciate, and reciprocate when their employer cares for their well-being. In recent years, employee wellness programs have become popular around the world.
A healthy workforce benefits the business in many ways:

Improved performance & productivity
Lowered absenteeism
Greater motivation for staff to give their best
Reduced staff turnover, reduced recruitment and training costs
Enhances company profile as a caring employer

At Serendib Healthcare, we have a range of packages and programs to suit the needs of all types of employers. From health assessments to treatment, lifestyle advice to problem management, we look after health needs of corporate staff all the way. Our focus is to assist each staff member to become aware of their current health condition, and understand the steps required to maintain or improve areas of concern. A well compiled health portfolio is a great asset for every business.

Corporate Health Assessment – good health is good business

At Serendib Healthcare, our professional and experienced team specialise in carrying out detailed and extensive health assessments to create a personalised health portfolio. We can also assist with follow-up and liaison with the GP if needed.

Assessments include a full medical history, physical examination and risk assessments focused on the following:

Cardiovascular and lung disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Mental health risks
Healthy lifestyle

Care after assessment:

Our services also include support and counselling after health assessment to monitor or treat health issues based on their nature and urgency. In many cases, it involves an on-going engagement with the staff to provide organisational health services such as:

Developing targeted workplace health promotion programs
Educate employees on strategies to adopt healthy behavioural changes
Identify high-risk individuals to refer to appropriate health professionals for follow-up and management
Weight Loss Programs
Work Life Balance Workshops
Stress Management Programs
Sleep & Fatigue Management Programs

PRE – EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CHECKS

There are many jobs that require a certain degree of good health and fitness which is essential for safety of the worker and thus the reduction of workplace injury. A medical condition, detected post-employment, can result in loss of time and money for both parties. Therefore, employers today are willing to invest in Pre-Employment Health Checks to ensure they are hiring the right person for the job with the right health profile. Not just a health check, pre-employment medical assessments are a workforce risk management tool used to screen individuals for risk factors that may limit their ability to perform a job safely and effectively.
At Serendib Healthcare, we offer a complete range of Pre-Employment health checks suited for a variety of roles such as:

Commercial Vehicle Driver
Heavy Machinery Operator
Night Shift Worker
Coal mine Worker

Whatever the industry, the health and safety of your staff is essential and further is key in preventing litigation and reducing the cost of operation.

What is included in Pre-Employment Health Check

Pre-Employment Health Check or medical assessment covers areas including, but not limited to the following:

Height, weight, body mass index (BMI)
Cardiovascular examination (heart check, blood pressure, pulse)
Full musculoskeletal examination including comprehensive range of movement
Respiratory examination
Vision assessment including colour blindness
Central nervous system examination
Examination for hernias and other abdominal abnormalities
Urinalysis for diabetes or kidney / bladder disorders

Main benefits of Pre-Employment medical assessments:

Recruitment cost and risk reduction
Realistic productivity targets
Safer working environment
Reduction in workplace injuries and WorkCover claims

Work Cover

Injuries and accidents are part of life and certain jobs are more prone to such incidents than others As we are aware, medical practitioners play a critical role in improving health and return to work outcomes for injured workers.

How it works:

In the event of a work-related injury the staff member will be triaged by our on-site nursing staff and the General Practitioner/s on duty at our medical centre. All necessary medical support and treatment will be given to the patient including investigations relating to their injury. In certain cases, we may use Telehealth services to assist our patients.

Upon completion of the treatment, a WorkCover certificate of capacity will be issued with a treatment summary. Both documents will be sent to the company as directed and a copy will be supplied to the injured worker.
At Serendib Healthcare, we offer services for the overall management of an injured worker’s recovery, rehabilitation and return to work, including:

Primary care of the injury

Monitoring and reviewing the injured worker’s progress and outcomes
Assessing work capacity and providing Certificates of Capacity to WorkSafe Agents
Safe prescription of clinically appropriate pharmacy items in accordance with WorkSafe’s pharmacy policy
Referrals to other healthcare services and monitoring the effectiveness of these services
Facilitating return to work, which may include liaison with the employer