Macon Occupational Medicine (MOM) has developed into one of the leaders in the field of Occupational Medicine. Recognized for its dedication to providing the highest quality of care through its comprehensive service model, MOM provides services to business and industries throughout the State of Georgia. Our mission is to reduce unnecessary health and safety costs by integrating prevention, education, and treatment while simultaneously enhancing the health status of Georgia’s workforce. MOM’s comprehensive occupational and environmental medicine model includes OSHA Compliance Programs, Industrial Hygiene Services, Ergonomic Prevention Programs, Workers’ Compensation Injury treatment, Rehabilitation Services, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Impairment Evaluations, Work Hardening/Conditioning, Drug/Alcohol Screening, Physical Examinations, Hearing Conservation Programs, and a variety of on-site health services. As a result of this integrated approach to Occupational Medicine, MOM has generated substantial savings in both lost work time and medical costs associated with work-related injuries and illnesses. When compared against national benchmarks, our outcomes outperform others by getting injured workers back to work quicker while maintaining customer satisfaction.
The staff at MOM consists of board certified occupational & environmental medicine physicians, registered nurses, certified radiologic & laboratory technologists, certified medical assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, licensed physical therapist assistants, certified occupational therapist assistants, certified industrial hygienists, certified safety professionals, certified hearing conservationists, certified breath alcohol technicians, certified professional collectors, certified work capacity evaluators, certified impairment evaluators, certified ergonomic evaluators, patient account representatives, and patient account specialists.
Our physicians and other highly trained health care professionals at Macon Occupational Medicine provide comprehensive services from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at our 12,500-square-foot state of the art facility centrally located in downtown Macon, Georgia. The downtown location gives business and industry in Central Georgia easy access to high quality healthcare dedicated to keeping employees on the job. A 24-hour network is provided via coordination with local urgent care and emergency center facilities utilizing extensive protocols developed to keep employees on the job. We now invite you to explore the comprehensive services provided by Macon Occupational Medicine.
Dear Valued Client, As you know, every employer, individual, firm, association, or corporation, regularly employing three or more employees, part-time or full time, must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Furthermore, covered employers are required to conspicuously post the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Bill of Rights and Panel of Physicians notice in locations accessible to employees.
Occupational medicine specialists work to ensure that the highest standards of health and safety at work can be achieved and maintained.
Employees who work outdoors for all or part of the day are at greater risk of skin cancer. All skin types can be damaged by exposure to ultra violet (UV) radiation. Damage is permanent and irreversible and increases with each exposure. Implementing a comprehensive skin protection program, including a range of protective measures, can prevent
Over the past couple of weeks, we have experienced temperatures in the mid 90’s with the heat index at 100 degrees and higher.
Macon Occupational Medicine is accredited by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), which means our facility adheres to the highest possible standards to assure we protect our customers. All staff performing collections have undergone specialized training and credentialing to perform these services.
Preventative services and Post Offer screenings are an important part of controlling excessive workers’ compensation costs. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) does allow an employer to screen qualified applicants to determine their ability to perform essential job functions.
According to the State of Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Rules and Regulations, Impairment Ratings (PPD) are only to be calculated using the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, American Medical Association, Fifth Edition.