Services
Dr Bloom and Dr Yong have been providing consulting services to a large number of organisations, both large and small, from a very broad range of industries. Our expertise includes the following:
Independent Medical Examinations
This service provides a truly independent opinion, which is of even greater value given my extensive experience in the medico-legal field and my experience with a very broad range of industry settings. Furthermore examination and assessment is based on the biopsychosocial model, facilitating the exploration and identification of all possible factors in each case, and thereby ensuring the best possible advice and outcome.
Independent Medical Examination is of greatest value in those cases where barriers to rehabilitation are suspected, and identification of those barriers or potential barriers can facilitate successful and durable rehabilitation, leading to substantial cost savings.
Worksite Inspections
An even greater understanding of the work is gained by a worksite inspection, during which barriers to rehabilitation can be identified and addressed. Such visits to the worksite offer invaluable assistance in facilitating optimal communication, thereby contributing to resolution of disputes and psychosocial issues which frequently hinder successful rehabilitation.
Walkthrough Surveys
A walkthrough survey offers a quick and cost effective initial risk assessment for your industry, providing an assessment of all types of health hazards.
My extensive experience in a vast range of industry settings enables me to assess a range of hazards, including chemical, physical, psychosocial, ergonomic, biological etc.
Health Promotion
The workforce represents the most valuable asset of an organisation, and evidence shows us that any investment made in improving the health of that workforce is rewarded many times over with reduced absenteeism and reduced Workers Compensation costs, and thus improved productivity and profits.
Health Promotion within the workplace helps to increase morale and to reduce absenteeism. I offer workplace presentations and talks covering a wide range of health issues, including topics such as stress, work - life balance, mens health, drug & alcohol abuse, back pain, and many other health issues. These presentations can represent a very good starting point in a health promotion program.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation should commence from the moment a worker perceives injury or illness. Central to successful rehabilitation is optimal communication of empathy and support.
I believe that the costs of injury and illness can be minimised when barriers to rehabilitation are identified and addressed right at the beginning. Poor communication from supervisors (I call these "toxic" supervisors) frequently trigger psychosocial barriers to rehabilitation, resulting in poor outcome for the employee and the employer, or a "lose-lose" situation. The risk of this poor outcome can be significantly reduced by early referral for independent medical assessment in conjunction with a worksite inspection and round table conference. Furthermore efforts spent on supervisor training will be handsomely rewarded.
Risk Communication
Many industries involve hazards which pose a degree of risk to both the employees as well as the local community. Early risk communication is essential to avoid inappropriate reaction to exaggerated perception of true risk.
I have extensive experience in risk communication, and I believe that the more that the community knows and understands about any given hazard, the less the potential for unnecessary anxiety and very costly confrontation.
Health Surveillance Programs
For those organisations involved in processes or products with risk of toxicity, Health Surveillance is often essential, despite on-going hazard control efforts.
I am experienced in the designing and implementing of Health Surveillance Programs, and am able to tailor such a program to your specific industry circumstances and needs.
For details regarding any of these services please contact us.