Occupational Health

The Occupational Health Services Clinic at Carson Valley Medical Center offers business-related health care to Carson Valley employers. Our experienced and qualified staff provides informed and timely care for your employees.

Occupational Health Specialized Services include:

Workers Compensation Treatment:

Immediate response regarding work-related injuries and status of injured worker
Alternative or modified work recommendations
Progress report after each visit
Customized services for employer and insurance carrier needs

Physicals:

Pre-employment
DMV Class A license
Fitness for duty
OSHA - mandated testing
FAA Class II and Class III flight physicals - FAA Flight Exam Link

Drug Screening Programs:

Pre-employment
Post Injury
Reasonable suspicion
Random Testing
Department of Transportation required testing and protocols

Preventative Programs:

Wellness and health education and health fairs
Hepatitis B program
Flu shot program
Blood borne pathogen protocol
Hearing screening

Travel Medicine

Immunizations that are required or recommended for travel abroad including yellow fever vaccine which is required for certain destinations.
Prescriptions for malaria prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea.
Review of your itinerary and consultation with a medical provider regarding:

                  -Potential health risks
                  -Strategies for prevention and treatment of illness or injury
                  -Required and recommended immunization

Our Emergency Department is ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle after-hours occupational injuries or exposures. Our Occupational Health Services works jointly with the Emergency Department to streamline follow-up, employer communication and filing of paperwork.