AOHC Encore 2023-105 Where‘s the Data? Building Data Sets for Continuous Quality Improvement

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The video is a panel discussion about the Corporate Health Achievement Award, which recognizes organizations that excel in occupational environmental medicine. The panelists discuss the benefits of applying for the award, including the opportunity for comprehensive evaluation of the program, identification of gaps and areas for improvement, and validation of efforts by an external organization. They also highlight the importance of data collection and analysis in the award application process. The panel addresses the barriers to applying, such as the cost and time required to gather the necessary data and collaborate with different departments. They also discuss the value of participation in promoting the field of occupational medicine, both internally within an organization and externally through media exposure. The panel emphasizes the focus on continuous quality improvement and the impact of programs on various outcomes, such as reduced injuries, lower healthcare costs, and improved business performance. The criteria for the award evolve over time, incorporating standards and guidelines from occupational medicine organizations. Triangulated data, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, is valued in demonstrating program effectiveness. The panel concludes that applying for the award can help organizations improve their occupational health programs, promote collaboration across departments, and demonstrate excellence in the field of occupational medicine.

Keywords

Corporate Health Achievement Award

occupational environmental medicine

comprehensive evaluation

data collection

data analysis

barriers to applying

program impact

lower healthcare costs

improved business performance

program effectiveness