Capabilities

HPMC has a unique ability for bringing together traditional ideas with innovative solutions to produce quality, cost-effective results. The product we deliver is service, customized to the individual needs of each client. HPMC specializes in providing support services in the fields of:

Occupational Health Services

HPMC has the educational and hands-on experience necessary to support clients addressing a wide range of occupational health issues. We have the capability to develop a comprehensive, compliant occupational medicine program, deal with specific workplace health issues, and perform risk analysis and medical surveillance. HPMC staff were the key professional resource that was sought out by an employer with a worker population affected by beryllium exposure. HPMC has the necessary expertise to guide our clients through the complex and sensitive issues related to worker health.

Occupational Safety & Health

HPMC has the unique ability to bring the traditional safety and health program into an integrated and coordinated system. HPMC was directly involved in the development and implementation of the “Enhanced Work Planning” initiative within the U.S. Department of Energy. This resulted in the development of worker protection instruments such as the Employee Job Task Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis tools. This set the stage for the development, deployment and assessment of an Integrated Safety Management System used throughout a federal agency complex, for which HPMC has won high praise from senior managers who use our methodology.

Risk Communication

Risk Communication is designed to enhance trust and credibility, increase knowledge and awareness, and resolve conflict. HPMC understands that many workplace safety and health issues can escalate into employee concerns and grievances if not communicated in a manner that instills trust in the workforce. We routinely provide guidance and recommendations for effective communication and can serve as a facilitator at meetings for groups who wish to achieve consensus on a controversial topic.

Work Conditioning & Industrial Rehabilitation

HPMC recognizes that the goals of the initiatives within the areas of work conditioning and industrial rehabilitation include early assessment and intervention to prevent injury and illness, minimize lost work time, and ensure a safe return to work. Evaluations are conducted to determine whether employees are capable of performing the essential job functions and physical demands of their job on a safe and dependable basis. Therapeutic conditioning and training programs improve the safety and efficiency of the worker, reduce the likelihood of re-injury, and assist workers in maintaining or regaining the capabilities needed to perform their duties. HPMC provides the services within this work scope which include: fitness assessments; aerobic capability; functional capacity evaluation; work conditioning; preventive exercise and stretching; education.

Population Health Analysis & Legacy Health Management

HPMC understands the value that good analysis and trending of population health data can provide to a management team and has experience in leading a team in studying the epidemiological effects of workplace exposure. Individuals in occupational settings may be exposed to risk factors for disease, but it is through the aggregation of individual health outcomes that the real effect of potential workplace exposures on the workforce is identified. HPMC has qualified and experienced staff able to collect information at the individual level, aggregate the data, and analyze, track and trend the findings to determine the overall impact the workplace has on the population.

Behavioral Health & Employee Assistance Services

HPMC takes the health and wellness of workers very seriously. Our clinicians have extensive years of experience in a variety of workplace settings and are qualified to provide a diverse range of services including employee assistance counseling, fitness for duty evaluations, Human Reliability Program screening, assessment and monitoring for substance abuse, and psychological testing. In addition to our clinical expertise, HPMC provides specialized training in areas such as Drug Free Workplace, Coping with Stress and Change, and other topics related to the emotional and mental well-being of the workforce and their families.

Health Education & Promotion

Our Health Education, Health Promotion, and Wellness Programs have received recognition for their innovation, effectiveness, and integration with traditional employer occupational safety and health programs. Our programs deliver the information necessary to support a healthy, safe and productive workforce. Program components include needs assessment, health maintenance and screening programs to identify populations at risk, awareness education designed to inform the workforce about existing and emerging health issues, interventions aimed at the prevention or management of illness or injury, health counseling, lifestyle behavior modification programs, and outcome measurement and program evaluation.

Healthcare Management

HPMC has a broad-based understanding of and experience in a variety of healthcare settings. With our first-hand experience in both the public and private healthcare sectors, we are able to assist organizations in optimizing their delivery of care and navigating the complex state and federal regulations that drive the healthcare system. This assistance ranges from quality assurance and oversight, facility accreditation, privacy issues and laws, and medical records management.

Ergonomic Services

Ergonomics is defined as the study of workplace design and how a workplace and the equipment used can best be designed for comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity. HPMC has the professional staff and capability to provide ergonomic evaluations and recommendations to those employers looking to improve workplace design and worker performance. Managers and workers benefit from education and training opportunities which increase their awareness regarding ergonomic principles and practical solutions they can apply in order to prevent costly injuries, lost time, and discomfort. Ergonomic services include: consultation; program design and evaluation; office/workspace evaluation; industrial/field evaluation; ergonomic education for managers and supervisors; training including stretch programs and safe body mechanics.

Emergency Preparedness

HPMC has demonstrated experience and expertise in emergency preparedness. We have direct experience in performing risk assessments, developing response plans, accident/incident scenario development, and conducting emergency drills. Our experienced staff supports our clients in establishing and maintaining coordination with community, state, and federal agencies having a role in emergency response. We recognize the importance of collaborative efforts in the field of emergency preparedness. In this ever-changing and important arena, HPMC brings the hands on experience that ensures regulatory compliance and response preparedness.