Occupational Health Services at Our Clinic

Occupational Injury Care & Treatment

Louis F. Puig, M.D. and his associate medical professionals are equipped and trained to deliver prompt, quality healthcare for employees injured on-the-job, including:

• Back Injuries
• Fractures
• Toxic Exposures
• Strains & Sprains
• Eye Injuries
• Repetitive Motion Injuries
• Contusions
• Lacerations
• Burns

Along with treating your employees, we assess the injury to make sure it is work-related, ensuring that your company is not unnecessarily affected. 

Dr. Puig has also developed a specialty referral network, which enables him to retain patient control as the primary treating physician, thereby reducing unnecessary treatment and costs. Should a more serious injury occur, Dr. Puig has established a treatment protocol at area hospital emergency rooms, including Patience Regional Medical Center and Beaumont Baptist Hospital, to further insure the best quality and cost-effective care for your employees.

 

Work-Related Toxic Exposure Treatment

With years of experience in Occupational Medicine, Dr. Puig’s expertise is treating and caring for employees with illness due to toxic exposure.

Types of toxic exposure treated include:

• Asbestos
• Benzene
• Formaldehyde
• Lead
• Ozone
• Pesticides
• Toluene
• Fuel Emissions
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Carbon Monoxide
• And More

If your employees are exposed to toxic chemicals, he or she may experience some of the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Muscle Cramps
• Diarrhea
• Flu-like Symptoms
• Fatigue

Contact an OMC clinic if your employee(s) complains about toxic exposure-related symptoms.

 

Pre-Placement Examinations

Pre-placement examinations are available for DOT and Non-DOT compliance to assure safe assignment in the workplace.

Our facilities implement Biological Technical Evaluation (BTE) during pre-placement exams for optimal accuracy. BTE machines measure the strength and range of motion of over 1000 muscles to test if an individual is capable of doing a specific job.  

Tailored to fit the company’s needs, the pre-placement examination can include:

• Comprehensive medical history
• Screening of back and upper extremities
• Vision test
• Vital signs
• Focused medical examination based on individual’s job requirements
• And more…

 

Drug & Alcohol Screening and Other Screening Services

Occupational Medical CARE provides SAME DAY results if testing is performed before 10am and results return negative.

Drug testing services include:

• Five or ten panel test (typically 10-panel)
• Rapid results - within 24 hours for negative results in a SAMSHA certified lab (cannot be performed for DOT)
• Instant Drug Screens can verify negative results while patient is in office
• All positive results are laboratory verified by a Medical Review Office (MRO) within 7 days
• Proven laboratory accuracy
• Federally approved
• Specimen collection, drug test and medical review of positive laboratory results, all include Certified National MROs 

We also offer:

• DOT Drug Screening
• Non-DOT Drug Screening
• Saliva Alcohol Strip Test
• Blood Alcohol Strip Screening
• EBT Testing
• Hair Follicle Testing

Our same day results allow increased worker productivity by reducing testing time, drug testing program costs, the hiring cycle and employment costs due to absenteeism from substance abuse. 

All drug and alcohol screens are performed according to Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and are sent to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA, previously called the National Institute on Drug Abuse or NIDA) certified laboratory for testing.  

Other available screening services include:

• Audiometric Testing
• Spirometry Testing with Respirator
• Clearance
• X-Ray Services
• Laboratory Services
• Respirator Fit Testing
• Evidential Breath Testing (EBT)

OMC offers our Fast Track System, which allows you to choose two screening services (physicals not included) for a faster, more convenient process.

OMC professionals are DOT certified to administer drug screens and NIOSH & KOSH trained to perform audiometric and spirometry testing.

 

Department of Transportation (DOT) Compliance Services

Complying with the regulations set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) is not only important to the health and safety of your employees, but instrumental in the productivity of your workforce.

Occupational Medical CARE offers:

• Pre-Placement, Annual & Recertification Examinations
• DOT Drug Screening
• Evidential Breath Testing (EBT)
• Medical Review Officer Services (MRO)

 

Medical Surveillance

Initial and periodic medical screenings required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or desired by the company are available for:

• Asbestos
• Benzene
• Acrylonitrile
• Lead
• Other potentially hazardous exposures

We tailor our medical surveillances to meet your requirements.