Workplace Injury

Lowering the risk for workplace injuries is a goal of the Next Direct Primary Care medical team. The providers offer a range of affordable health care solutions in-office for injured workers. For employers, the team also provides comprehensive medical services for your staff on-site at your facility, including emergency first aid for open wounds, burns, and other workplace injuries. The team can also provide ongoing medical care for injured workers so they can return to the job safely. Call the Cincinnati, Ohio, office to schedule a consultation for workplace injuries, or book an appointment online today. 

What are common workplace injuries?

There are several injuries that an employee may sustain in a workplace environment, including:

• Burns
• Fractures
• Muscle strains
• Ligament strains
• Open wounds
• Spine injuries

Next Direct Primary Care offers comprehensive care for individual workplace injuries, including diagnostic testing and customized treatment plans. In-office services eliminate the need for trips to the emergency room and can reduce the time you’re away from your job.

The team also works directly with employers who need on-site health and emergency care services for their staff. They provide occupational medicine, urgent care, and preventive wellness services directly to your employees at your workplace location and focus on preventing recordable injuries.

When should I schedule a consultation for workplace injuries?

You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Next Direct Primary Care soon after you experience a workplace injury, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Workplace accidents can include:

• Cuts
• Slips and falls
• Heavy equipment injuries
• Repetitive use injuries
• On-the-job auto accidents

The physicians can also provide customized medical services at your facility, including pre-employment physicals, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, executive physicals, and drug and alcohol testing.

They make resources available at your location for pulmonary function testing and hearing conservation and specialize in preventive services like flu vaccinations, travel vaccinations and risk assessments, and biometric screenings.

What happens during an evaluation for workplace injuries?

Whether at Next Direct Primary Care or your workplace, the medical team can provide first aid treatments for open wounds and other urgent conditions during your evaluation.

They also complete a health assessment to determine if you need to go to the hospital or require other specialized care. The physicians maintain compliance with state and health code regulations for all workplace services.

Throughout your diagnosis and treatment, the team maintains accurate records. They discuss your treatment options so you can make the most informed decisions about your health.

The team determines when you can safely return to work as you recover, and they can also provide resources to lower your risk for additional workplace injuries.

Call Next Direct Primary Care to learn more about the available services for workplace injuries, or book an appointment online today.