Brenda,
Thanks thats really helpful.
Dawn
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Behalf Of Proud Brenda (GOLDEN JUBILEE HOSPITAL)
Sent: 11 February 2011 15:32
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] CHIROPODIST
Hi Dawn
I work within an NHS Hospital - people on their feet all day long etc.
We have a chiropodist who comes in every 3 weeks to see employees - however
any appointments are made directly between her and the employee. We provide
the room only. She brings her equipment and sets up/clears up etc.
She charges individuals approx £16 per session. Demand is variable.
We did check out her qualifications and liability insurance prior to her
commencing the service. it is convenient for staff and she has her regulars.
You probably need to look at whether it really is an essential service for
employees - based on the health issues/complaints coming your way - or could
the money a you say be used to greater effect.
Brenda Proud
Occupational Health Nurse
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Dawn V [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 10 February 2011 19:23
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] CHIROPODIST
Hi All,
I would appreciate your help.
I have a chiropodist that I inherited when I started last year. I was under
the impression that employees generally paid for their own treatment and
were able to access the service in work time so a win win for them.
However now have found out that he started coming on site over 4 years ago
and has gradually increased his list to an average of 10 people per week and
the company pay for them.
As I had bigger things to sort out first have only just got to start to look
at this.
I have also found out he is not registered with the Health Professional
Council so although we pay a free first level into a EAP employees can't be
reimbursed. Until I asked no one had got a copy of his public liability
insurance either.
So questions-
1- Does anyone else have a regular chiropodist on site?
2- If yes what is your procedure for referral/ risk/need to see?
3- What services do they give and how do you get feedback on the people he
sees?
4-What is the approx cost of a chiropodist throughout the UK for a standard
consultation?
5- What do we all feel is a fair 'assessment' of a work related need to see
a chiropodist?
My experince is I have never seen a reglaur chiropodist on site in any OH
role I have had before (15years). I know that outside work to see a
chiropodist on the NHS is hard and only for specific health issues ie
diabetic and if lucky only approx 6 monthly.
Just want to bench mark to be fair to employees etc but the cost could be
better used as a proactive pot for health promotion in my opinion.
Employees can still access this service via their EAP which we run and they
get 75% reimbused. If any major issue we should be looking at the PPE ( if
thats the issue) and deal with route cause. Happy to pay for those wth real
issue from wk related problems.
Any thoughts.....anyone????
You lot have great ideas so hope you can help.
Dawn
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