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Making best use of occupational health services
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Making best use of occupational health services
Research by the IRS* found that many employers are not as satisfied as they could be with their occupational health services. However, the researchers concluded that many of the problems could be addressed through some basic management techniques:

*Source: IRS (2007) ‘occupational health’s role in managing sickness absence’, IRS Employment Review Issue 878, 30 July 2007 

Organisations need to develop a partnership approach with the occupational health provider
Occupational health services need to be managed effectively
Sensitive medical information needs to be handled appropriately
The Welsh Assembly Government’s Corporate Health Standard sets out criteria for a good occupational health service

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