A service evaluation of an occupational health Covid-19 referral pathway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A rapid management referral pathway was established by a private UK occupational health (OH) provider to offer assessments and advice on managing individual risk relating to Covid-19 in the workplace.

Aims

The aim of this service evaluation was to assess the utilization and effectiveness of the pathway in supporting referrers during a pandemic.

Methods

Referrals between March-August 2020 were analysed by date and industry to assess service utilization. A survey was sent to a convenience sample of referrers throughout this period, requesting feedback on whether the report led to a change in how the worker was managed, and whether it increased referrer confidence in managing the worker.

Results

Five hundred and seventy referrals were made, predominantl

SUBMITTER: Napier J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7928657 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature