AOHC Encore 2024-214 Military OEM Consultant Panel Discussion

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video transcript, various military officers from different branches of the service discuss the challenges they face in the field of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM). They address issues related to manpower, recruiting and retention of civilian and uniformed personnel, as well as the need for streamlined credentialing processes. They also talk about efforts to align organizational structures and work towards a more joint approach to addressing occupational health concerns. The importance of training programs for general medical officers to enhance their knowledge in occupational medicine is highlighted, as well as the potential use of embedded OEM physicians within operational units to address shortages in the field. Additionally, the officers stress the importance of effective documentation in medical records and the improvements needed in electronic medical record-keeping systems. Suggestions are made for policy changes to support the inclusion of OEM physicians at the unit level to better address occupational health needs within military formations. The officers underscore the challenges and opportunities for improving occupational health practices within the military and emphasize the ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness of OEM services across the armed forces.

Keywords

Military officers

Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Manpower challenges

Recruiting and retention

Credentialing processes

Joint approach

Training programs

Embedded OEM physicians

Electronic medical record-keeping systems

Policy changes