Employee Health Nurse: A Dedicated Registered Nurse for Workplace Wellness and Health
A Dedicated Registered Nurse for Workplace Wellness and Health
BHS nurses are trained in our patented screening technology, proprietary hands-on mobility health treatment system, and best-in class wellness program processes. Simply put, way better than your standard corporate occupational health program.
The Problem of Poor Employee Health
$171 billion + $297 billion
$171 billion in direct costs plus $297 billion in lost productivity to employers annually = $3,005 per U.S. employee.
$150 billion
a year costs to U.S. employers due to employees coming to work sick.
U.S. employees go to 558 million doctors’ office visits and spend 1.1 billion hours away from work due to pain alone.
U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics
Overtime is used to cover 47% of employee absences and coworkers are 29.5% less productive when covering for absent employees. Society for Human Resource Management
Presenteeism commonly reduces individual productivity by 33% or more.
Injuries and pain are shown to increase presenteeism 79%.
National Institute of Health National Library of Medicine
63%
of workplace injuries/illnesses are not treated by medical professionals, thus increasing the risk of further harm.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
There are 2.5 million non-fatal injuries/illnesses to U.S. employees annually resulting in 103 million lost days of work (pre-COVID-19).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ; U.S. National Safety Council
8
days of work are lost on average for every workplace injury/illness.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Exposure Risk
to infectious diseases increases simply by going to the doctors office.
Inconvenience Avalanche
Time away from work/home office
Coordinate childcare (home office)
Commute/transportation
Follow-ups/referrals common
Limited appointment times
50% of American adults and adolescents suffer from musculoskeletal (mobility) conditions that are linked to depression and increase the risk of developing other chronic heath conditions.
World Health Organization
Leading Disability Cause
Musculoskeletal conditions significantly limit mobility and dexterity, leading to early retirement from work, reduced accumulated wealth and reduced ability to participate in social roles.
World Health Organization
Impact on the U.S. Economy
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$20 billion per year in workers’ compensation costs
$190 billion per year in medical care costs
$297 billion per year in lost productivity
600,000 workplace injuries every year – 1 in every 215 employees
Impact on the Average Employer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
45 outpatient doctor visits per 100 employees per year
2.9 lost workdays per employee per year
Average cost of one workplace MSD injury is $33,000 to the employer
$2,397 in lost productivity per employee (every employee) per year
Under Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) the employer has a general legal obligation to provide a safe workplace.
Occupational Safety Health and Administration (OSHA)
It is not just COVID-19
Flu in the workplace costs U.S. employers $2 billion each year = 2.8 days off per employee.
U.S. Department of Labor
41% of U.S. workers are afraid to return to work due to COVID-19.
The Forrester Group
$8 trillion
cost of COVID-19 to the U.S. economy in 2020 alone.
Forbes Magazine
1/3rd of workers’ compensation costs are from ergonomic injuries = $18 billion each year.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
33%
of all lost workdays are a result of poor ergonomics related injuries.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Conditions Related to Poor Ergo
Eye strain
Headaches
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Back/neck pain
Shoulder pain
Long-term Health Consequences
Advanced Spinal Degeneration
Productivity Plummets
Heightened Risk of Injury
Lowered Metabolic Rate
Higher Rates of Employee Absenteeism
Irreversible Damage
Respiratory Dysfunction
Postural Aging
The burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to employers and workplaces is significant; and the most important cost to employers and society is lost time from work.
Health and Safety Executive Journal
14.7%
Journal of the American Medical Association
patients receive at least 1 overused procedure every year due to fragmented care.
366%
more lost time from work without case management.
National Library of Medicine
218%
higher workers’ compensation costs to employers without a case management program.
National Library of Medicine
75%
of corporate healthcare expenses are spent on chronic diseases, mostly diet-related = $28.2 million in lost productivity.
Center for Disease Control
Poor nutrition has more the 3 times the impact on health as low fitness.
Institute for Health Metrics
Eating unhealthily is linked to a 66 percent increased risk of loss of productivity.
Perspectives in Public Health Journal – Brigham Young University
99%
of US employers have fewer than 500 employees and lack the expertise and resources to develop effective physical activity and other nutrition programs.
Corporate Wellness Magazine
There is no time for prevention. Employees spend 1/3rd of every weekday at work or online when the doctor’s office is open.
75% of corporate healthcare expenses are spent on chronic diseases.
Center for Disease Control
Big problem…simple solution
Make Employees More Productive
by treating pain and injuries onsite. -$297 billion in lost productivity from MSDs every year = $2,397 per U.S. employee.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Convenience Translates Into Productivity
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
by preventing over 50% of the doctor's office visits for pain caused by MSDs – 35% of all outpatient visits are for MSDs = 558 million per year = 1.1 billion hours away from work.
Be There For Employees
U.S. National Safety Council
by immediately triaging issues to assure the best care. – There are 2.5 million non-fatal injuries/illnesses to U.S. employees annually resulting in 103 million lost days of work (pre-COVID-19). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ;
Same Care Professional Athletes Trust
Our nurses are certified in the same evidence-based and technology-enabled hands-on treatment system trusted by professional athletes since 1991.
Improve Employee Quality of Life
U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)
It is not just injuries; your employees are already in pain – At any time, 54% of working-age Americans suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Take Inconvenience out of the Equation for Employees
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
63% of workplace injuries/illnesses are not treated by medical professionals, thus increasing the risk of further harm.
Effectively Resolve Most Back Pain Onsite
Back surgery is the most common surgery and accounts for 264 million lost workdays and $50 billion in medical costs every year.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Prevent Most Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Issues
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The second most common surgery and affects 8 million employees costing employers $7.4 billion in workers compensation costs every year.
Healthier Bottom Line Through Onsite Screening and Treatment
Prevent workplace injuries from costing you – $171 billion direct costs of MSD injuries to employers annually = $1,100 per U.S. employee.
U.S. National Safety Council
Save Time and Money with Onsite Care
National Association of Worksite Health Centers
Completely Prevent Many Workers’ Comp Cases with our Proprietary Hands-on Soft Tissue Healthcare
$20 billion in workers’ compensation costs for MSDs annually = $33,000 per injury.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Our Case Management Really Works
- 366% more lost time from work without case management. National Library of Medicine
- 73% decrease in frequency of lost time and medical claims rate with case management. National Library of Medicine
- 77% Reduction in workers’ compensation costs as a result of case management programs. National Library of Medicine
- 44% Lower medical costs for employees with case management. National Library of Medicine
Poor Nutrition is a Silent Killer of Profitability
- $1.1 trillion in lost productivity associated with poor nutrition and obesity. The Milken Institute
- 75% of corporate healthcare expenses are spent on chronic diseases, mostly diet-related. Center for Disease Control
- Eating unhealthily is linked to a 66 percent increased risk of loss of productivity. Perspectives in Public Health Journal – Brigham Young University
BHS Nurses Know Nutrition
- 99% of US employers have fewer than 500 employees and lack the expertise and resources to develop effective physical activity and other nutrition programs. Corporate Wellness Magazine
- 66% of employers with programs reported increased productivity. International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- 89% of workers at companies that support well-being efforts are more likely to recommend their company as a good place to work. American Psychological Association
- 18% of lost workdays can be recaptured with a nutrition program alone. Corporate Wellness Magazine
Our RNs Have the Coolest Tools
Patented portable digital mobility health assessment system to identify and prevent injuries.
BHS RNs Move Employers from Reactive to Proactive
“The actions you take and the plans you make today (to prevent the spread of diseases) make a difference.” The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Create Employee Confidence During COVID-19
The Forrester Group
Inaccurate touchless temperature readings and questionnaires are not returning U.S. employees to work safely. Let our nurses assure your safety with proven hospital-grade processes and tools. 41% of U.S. workers are afraid to return to work due to COVID-19.
It is not Just COVID-19
U.S. Department of Labor
Infectious disease control is always important to prevent lost workdays and productivity. Flu in the workplace costs U.S. employers $2 billion each year = 2.8 days off per employee.
Reduce Exposure Risk
of infectious diseases simply by avoiding going to the doctor's office.
Be prepared to Prevent Workplace Infections with a BHS Nurse:
Implement best practices for crisis preparedness
Priority access to PPE and proven screening technologies
Disease prevention education for employees
Accurate employee temperature monitoring
Symptom triage and safe-to-work protocols
Telehealth consultations for sick employees
Poor Ergonomics is a BIG Problem our Nurses can Fix
- 1/3rd of workers’ compensation costs are from ergonomic injuries = $18 billion each year. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- 33% of all lost workdays are a result of poor ergonomics related injuries. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Most Ergonomic Programs Fail
The effectiveness of an ergo program is dependent on an individual’s mobility health. Our nurses address the root cause of poor posture and mobility along with environmental intervention.
When we Fix your Ergo Program you can Expect…
- 3:1 to 15:1 ROI on an ergonomics program = median of $4.41 per $1 spent. North American Staying at Work Report
- 67% drop in absenteeism from MSDs due to ergonomics related issues. The American Posture Institute
- 93% reduction in workers’ compensation costs. The American Posture Institute
- 54% increase in productivity. The American Posture Institute
- 94% reduction in employee turnover resulted from ergonomics program. The American Posture Institute
The Problem of Low Activity (fitness) is Huge
- $480 billion in annual healthcare costs associated with low levels of physical activity. Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- 70-90% of healthcare spending is caused by problems associated with unhealthy lifestyle choices (diet and fitness) that can lead to chronic diseases. Corporate Wellness Magazine
- 80% of American adults do not get the recommended level of physical activity. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
BHS Corporate Wellness Challenges and Individual Fitness Plans Lead to
- 66% of employers with programs reported increased productivity. International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- 53% of employees would participate in an exercise program through their workplace. Aflac Insurance
- 70% of employees that participate in programs report higher job satisfaction. Corporate Wellness Magazine
- 91% of workers at companies led by leaders that support well-being efforts say they feel motivated to do their best at their jobs. American Psychological Association
BHS Sponsored Health Fairs
are a great way to launch new wellness initiatives, share health education information, conduct preventive screenings, immunizations, raise awareness of health risks, demonstrate healthy habits and promote organizational benefits and community resources.
BHS is Infinitely Scalable
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
and we can be anywhere your employees are from rural locations to cities. – there are 3.8 Million nurses in the United States composing the largest profession of the healthcare workforce.
Most Trusted Profession
Gallup.com
Gallup reports nursing as the most trusted profession for the 17th year running.
BHS Nurses Deliver More Value
Nurses provide 3 times more healthcare than all other healthcare providers combined due to their numbers and extensive scope of practice.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
100%
of nurses are required to complete an accredited academic program, hospital-based clinicals, and pass a national certification board exam and hands-on skills tests.
Nurses are Critical Thinkers
National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine
Critical thinking is an essential process for the safe, efficient and skillful nursing practice.
Nurses are Team Players
Teamwork is a core competency of registered nurses and BHS will quickly be integrated into your business processes.
Why BHS Nurses are Better
We select only the top nurses in the country to complete our rigorous training and certifications proven to deliver the most comprehensive OSHA compliant health assurance programs to employers. Unlike our competition, BHS nurses are our employees and not 1099 contractors.
- Certified Hands-on Soft Tissue Healthcare Provider
- Certified OSHA Compliance Specialist
- Certified in Patented Mobility Health Screening System
- Certified Ergonomics Specialist
- Certified Telehealth Provider
- Certified Case Management Specialist
- Medical Triage Provider
- Certified Infectious Disease Prevention
- Certified First Aid Provider
- Certified CPR and AED Provider
- Certified Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
- Health Fair Planning Specialist
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Optimize organizational performance by measurably improving the health and wellness of your employees.
