Employee Health TestingCorona, CA
Every employee needs to go through some form of employee health testing. Without this type of testing, employers run the risk of not knowing the limits of their employees, especially when the job involves physical exertion. Thanks to employee health testing, employers can increase trust with their employees, help boost effectiveness by providing the appropriate accommodations and avoid any unnecessary injuries or illnesses.
It is important to fully understand the capabilities of employees as employers run the risk of overworking employees if not informed of any preexisting conditions. Pulmonary, cardiac, audiometry and vision testing allow employers to gain an insight as to whether an employee is up for a particular task.
If you are an employer that relies on employees to perform physical labor or need the ability to show good vision and a good ability to hear, then our urgent care can help conduct the necessary testing.
What Is Employee Health Testing?
Employee health testing is a term used to describe a series of tests that determine whether or not an employee is up for a job and what precautionary measures are necessary for the employee to complete the job safely. While this test may seem to only benefit the employer, it helps employees stay safe and prepare for any health concerns that may occur at work.
It is helpful for employers to be well-informed of any health concerns that may exist. It also helps the employee receive proper treatment needed for their health problem(s). Employee health testing helps both employers and employees in multiple ways. This testing helps employers with:
- Improved productivity
- Improved morale and loyalty among employees
- Reduced turnover of staff
- Reduced sick or absence levels
For employees, participating in employee health testing helps them by:
- Giving access to useful health information (often for free)
- Improving performance and efficiency at work
- Reducing health risks while on the job
There are different types of employee health testing procedures. Most commonly, this testing is utilized by businesses to learn more about an employee’s ability to function on the job. Subsequently, the most common forms of employee health testing include pulmonary testing, cardiac testing and audio and vision tests.
Pulmonary Testing
A pulmonary test, also known as a pulmonary function test, can diagnose how well one’s lungs are able to take oxygen from the environment and integrate it into the circulatory system. This test can detect any signs of lung cancer, asthma or other breathing problems that may exist. There are several different types of pulmonary tests that may be utilized, although the most popular form of pulmonary testing is what is known as a spirometry.
The first step in a spirometry is for the patient to breathe in as much air as possible through the mouth and then quickly blow as much air back out as possible into the spirometer. This test measures two different things, which is how much air the patient can breathe out after inhaling deeply and the amount of air they exhale in one second. The results help us identify any difficulty breathing and the severity of the problem.
A pulmonary test can help show if an employee is up for a specific job that requires some sort of physical labor. In the event the test comes back abnormal, meaning the individual does have a breathing problem, oftentimes accommodations can then be made to ensure the individual is able to do the job safely.
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Cardiac Testing
Cardiac diagnostic tests are a common form of testing for employers, especially when the employees receiving the tests need to exert physical energy while on the job. A cardiac test can help find any abnormalities in the heart’s functionality, which can range from a minor issue to a more serious concern such as signs of heart disease.
There are three main types of cardiac tests that we utilize here at our urgent care facility, which include an electrocardiogram (EKG), stress test and echocardiogram.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An electrocardiogram is a test that records the electrical signals in your heart. An EKG is a noninvasive procedure that does not take long to complete. An EKG works by recording the rhythm and strength of a patient’s heartbeat. The process involves hooking up a series of wires and electrical impulses to the patient's chest and monitoring the heart’s activity, gathering information from 12 different sections of the heart.
Stress Test
A stress test can help determine the ability of an employee to endure physical stress. The patient walks on a treadmill or pedal on a stationary bike, while the physician monitors the activity of the heart during the exercise. When stress tests are used for employee health testing, the physician will also manage breathing patterns and blood pressure during the exercise.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram - commonly known as an echo - is the least invasive cardiac test. An echo is in essence, an ultrasound of the patient’s heart, although it is done in a different manner than an actual ultrasound. An echo utilizes sound waves to project an image of the heart’s activity and can determine if there are any irregularities with it.
Audiometry and Vision Testing
An audiometry test is a noninvasive hearing test that measures an individual’s ability to hear different levels of sounds. This test determines if there have been any changes to someone’s ability to hear after going through surgery or a traumatic event. Audiometry tests also determine if hearing aids or surgery is necessary.
The test works by having the individual go into a soundproof room with headphones on. The person who is doing the testing will then play sounds into the headphones, and the individual being tested will raise either their left or right hand when they hear a sound come into the headphones. The frequency of the sounds varies, and the physician will record the lowest frequencies that are noticed by the patient.
A vision test, also known as an eye exam, involves looking at a sheet filled with letters of different sizes from twenty feet away. The examiner will then ask the patient to read off a line of letters. The patient will continue to read lines of text that get smaller in size until they cannot read it. Both audiometry and vision testing help employers understand the limitations of their employees, which in turn gives them the ability to make necessary accommodations.
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For employers, employee health testing is an effective way to fully understand the ability of employees and what accommodations are necessary to help them work more effectively and efficiently. At our urgent care facility, we have the staff and resources necessary to complete most employee health testing procedures, including pulmonary function tests, cardiac testing, audiometry testing, and vision testing.
Without proper diagnostic testing, your employees may have a harder time completing certain tasks without the risk of injury or poor results. Instead, consider employee health testing to help establish trust with employees. In the event that you want to learn more about employee health testing, visit us today or give us a call.
FAQ
What is the point in employee health testing? Who is it for?
Employee health testing benefits both the employer and the employee. This test provides information to both employees and employers about any conditions that may affect the employee’s performance at the job. Most notably, construction companies often require employee health testing.
I received my employee health testing results, but I do not know what it means. How do I tell?
Be sure to discuss your results with us here at our urgent care facility or speak to your employer. In most cases, we will go over the test results with you after the test and notify you of any conditions or potential onset of a condition that we find.
It has been several weeks since my employee health testing, and I still do not have my results. What should I do?
The results for most employee health testing procedures are available the same day of the testing. In some cases, it may take several days, in which case the testing results may be sent to your employer. In the event you have not seen your test results in several weeks, be sure to consult with both the medical professional that performed the testing and your employer.
If my results are not up to standard, will I be fired from my job?
We certainly hope not, and that is not what employee health testing is meant for. The main reason a diagnostic test is performed is to help employers work more effectively. In most cases, accommodations for conditions we find during employee health testing are simple, such as carrying an inhaler while on the job, wearing contact lenses/glasses or possibly receiving a hearing aid.
Does employee health testing include drug testing?
Employee health testing can include drug testing, especially for pre-employment testing. The idea behind employee health testing is to test the capability of an employee to perform a specific job responsibility. If the presence of a drug hinders the ability to do so, the employee may also order a drug test along with the various other forms of diagnostic testing.
How does an employee diagnostic test work? What does the process consist of?
Each test is unique to the needs of the employee. The type of tests we incorporate will also depend on the needs of the employer, job functions and any pre-existing conditions in the patient.
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Definition of Terminology
- Audiometry
- A measurement of a person’s range of sense of hearing. An audiometry test involves the use of playing different sound frequencies into a set of headphones and testing whether or not the individual heard the sound(s).
- Cardiac
- Refers to anything related to the heart. A cardiac test – such as an EKG or stress test – is one that measures the ability of the heart to function properly and handle physical stress.
- Electrocardiogram
- Often referred to as an EKG or an ECG, an electrocardiogram refers to a display of an individual’s heartbeat, which is recorded by placing devices on the chest to record electrical impulses of the heart.
- Employee health testing
- Any test that is performed to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of an employee and whether or not an employee has a condition that makes her or his job more challenging.
- Heart disease
- A condition of the heart that results in a diseased vessel, structural problem or blood clot. A heart attack is one example of heart disease.
- Pulmonary
- Refers to anything that is related to the lungs. A pulmonary function test is a process of testing the lungs capabilities, including the ability to breath without complications.
- Risk factors
- Any attribute, exposure or group that is more vulnerable to a specific condition than others. For example, someone who smokes may be at an increased risk of lung cancer.
- Stress testing
- A method of testing in which a person walks on a treadmill or is pedals on a stationary bike, and their heart activity is tracked and measured.
- Vision score
- The number given after completing a vision test, otherwise known as an eye exam. The vision score reveals how well a person sees based on the average person’s ability to see.
- Vision testing
- The most common form of a vision test is what is known as an eye exam, which requires the one being tested to stand twenty feet away and read off letters on a sheet of paper placed on the wall.
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