At Spring Medical Group, we prioritize the health and well-being of your workforce through tailored preemployment medical services and workplace injury management programs. Our approach ensures that your workers are fit for their roles, and, in the event of injury, recover quickly and safely, reducing Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and keeping your business operations running smoothly.
Our team includes General Practitioners (GPs), orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and physiotherapists who work collaboratively to provide holistic care. We focus on early intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery at work, ensuring minimal downtime and a faster return to full productivity.
Why Choose Spring Medical Group?
- Comprehensive Medical Services: From preemployment screenings to specialist injury management, we provide all the services needed to manage employee health and safety.
- Expert Team: Access to GPs, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitation specialists, working together to provide integrated care.
- Minimized LTIFR: Through early intervention, tailored rehabilitation programs, and recovery at work, we focus on reducing lost-time injuries and helping employees return to full duties faster.
- Compliance with Workers’ Compensation Scheme: Our services are fully compliant with the workers’ compensation scheme, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for injury claims and reporting.
- Recovery at Work: We emphasize modified duties and workplace adjustments, allowing injured employees to stay productive during their recovery process.
Our Key Services
Preemployment Medical Services
Preemployment medical assessments ensure that new hires are physically and mentally fit for the job, reducing the risk of injury and long-term health concerns. These assessments are tailored to meet the specific demands of the role and the physical requirements of the workplace.
Services Include:
- Comprehensive Health Screening: General medical examination to assess physical fitness for work.
- Role-Specific Screening: Job-specific health checks based on physical demands (e.g., lifting, manual labor, safety-critical roles).
- Orthopaedic & Neurological Assessments: Specialized evaluations to assess the musculoskeletal and neurological health of employees.
- Drug & Alcohol Testing: Testing to ensure employees are fit for safety-critical roles.
- Mental Health Assessments: Evaluating psychological fitness, particularly for high-stress or high-risk roles.
Workplace Injury Management
We provide a comprehensive workplace injury management process under the workers’ compensation scheme, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime. From initial injury management to full rehabilitation, we ensure a holistic approach to recovery and return-to-work planning.
Injury Management Flow:
- Immediate Care & Assessment:
- Spring Urgent & Emergency Care Centre provides immediate treatment for injuries such as sprains, fractures, soft tissue damage, and head injuries.
- Specialist Access: Quick referrals to orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons for expert evaluation and management of musculoskeletal and neurological injuries.
- Rapid Diagnostics: On-site diagnostics like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to assess the injury severity.
- Rehabilitation-Focused Treatment:
- Physiotherapy: Tailored rehabilitation plans to restore function, strength, and mobility.
- Pain Management: Options for managing acute and chronic pain, including medications, injections, and non-pharmacological approaches.
- Orthopaedic & Neurological Rehabilitation: Programs designed to treat musculoskeletal and neurological injuries with specialized techniques.
- Return-to-Work Planning:
- Modified Duties: Collaborating with employers to facilitate modified duties for injured employees, enabling them to return to work while continuing rehabilitation.
- Gradual Reintegration: Phased return-to-work programs to ensure employees transition safely back to full duties.
- Workplace Adjustments: Ergonomic changes to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment during recovery.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Support:
- Continuous Progress Reviews: Regular follow-ups and updates to employers on employee recovery and progress.
- Clear Communication: Transparent reports ensure employers are kept informed about the recovery process and timeline for return-to-work.
LTIFR Minimization Strategy
High LTIFR results in increased operational costs, lower employee morale, and higher insurance premiums. At Spring Medical Group, we are dedicated to minimizing LTIFR through the following strategies:
- Prevention: Comprehensive preemployment assessments ensure employees are fit for duty before they start their roles.
- Early Intervention: Immediate care and rapid rehabilitation to avoid long-term consequences of workplace injuries.
- Modified Work Duties: Recovery at work strategies help injured employees stay engaged and productive while healing.
- Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored rehabilitation that focuses on getting employees back to work quickly and safely.
Recovery at Work: Supporting Employees During Their Recovery
Our recovery-at-work programs are designed to support injured employees during their rehabilitation, allowing them to return to work with minimal disruption.
Recovery Features:
- Modified Work Duties: Employees can take on modified duties suited to their physical capabilities during recovery.
- Ergonomic Adjustments: Adjusting the workplace environment to suit the recovery needs of the employee, such as providing supportive seating or adjusted workstations.
- On-Site Physiotherapy: Providing access to physiotherapy or occupational therapy during work hours to aid recovery.
- Gradual Return-to-Work Programs: Phased reintegration to full duties, increasing work intensity based on employee progress.
Our Specialist Care
For more severe or complex injuries, Spring Medical Group offers access to highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who specialize in the following:
- Orthopaedic Surgeons: Treatment for fractures, joint conditions, ligament tears, and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Neurosurgeons: Care for neurological injuries, including spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, and traumatic brain injuries.
Our specialists collaborate with rehabilitation consultants to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your employees.
Get in Touch: Partner with Spring Medical Group
Contact us to discuss further or to visit the facility on 0406896612 or email [email protected]