Occupational injuries in California's health care and social assistance industry, 2009 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

The health care and social assistance industry has one of the highest rates of non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses, both in California and nationally. In the coming years, the health care industry will face added pressure as both the population and workforce age. The aim of this study is to identify targeted populations that may benefit from interventions to prevent future injuries, keep the workforce healthy, and decrease injury-related costs.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed California workers' compensation claims from 2009 to 2018 in the health care and social assistance industry.

Results

Across the four industry sub-groups, the highest number of claims came from hospitals (n = 243 605; 38.9%), followed by ambulatory care (n = 

SUBMITTER: Wizner K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8180515 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature