Preemployment Medicals & Work Place Injury Management
for your Employees
ONE STOP FOR ALL NON LIFE THREATENING WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
At Spring Medical Group and Spring Emergency Centre, we prioritize the health and well-being of your workforce through tailored preemployment medical services and workplace injury management programs under the workers’ compensation scheme. Our comprehensive 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), Emergency Specialists, 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 Us?
Comprehensive Medical Services: From pre-employment screenings to specialist injury management, we provide all the services needed to manage employee health and safety.
Walk-In Urgent Care and Emergency Service: For on-the-day injuries that happen at your workplace that require attention such as fractures, sprains, lacerations etc. We can manage all non-life threatening injuries promptly.
Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Access to GPs, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitation specialists, working together to provide integrated care.
Recovery at Work: Working with the employee’s return to work co-coordinator, we emphasize modified duties and workplace adjustments, allowing injured employees to stay productive during their recovery process.
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.
Minimized LTIFR: Through early intervention, tailored rehabilitation programs where applicable and recovery at work, we focus on reducing lost-time injuries and helping employees return to full duties faster.
Fast Access to Specialists: Immediate access to orthopaedic and neurological specialists ensures your patients receive expert care right when they need it. With access to Specialists and also to the Gosford Specialist Day Hospital state-of-the-art Operating Theatre, your employees can have prompt access to surgical procedures if needed.
Our Key Services
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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 & mental 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.
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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.
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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: Our specialized rehabilitation services are tailored to individual needs, ensuring employees recover quickly and safely, reducing the chance of re-injury.
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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 work place injuries, Spring Medical Group and Spring Emergency Centre work closely with the following surgeons and emergency specialists to provide prompt access to Emergency Care, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery:
Orthopaedic Surgeons:
Dr. David Bradshaw
Dr. Donald Pitchford
Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon:
Dr. Marc Coughlan
Dr. James Laban
Emergency Specialist
Dr. Gabriel Akra
Our specialists collaborate with the GPs and Rehabilitation Consultants to provide personalized treatment and recovery plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your employees.
Meet the Team
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Dr Gabriel Akra (FACEM)
LEAD CLINICIAN
Dr Gabriel Akra is an experienced GP and ED Specialist that has practiced on the Central Coast for several years. His specialist interest is chronic care management, paediatric and adult minor emergencies and procedures. He is thorough and passionate about every patient's overall general health care and has a special interest in work place injury management.
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Dr Jamal Ghannam
GP REGISTRAR
Dr Jamal Ghannam is a doctor with a wealth of experience in emergency medicine and intensive care. He works alongside our Emergency Specialists to provide urgent care services. His special interest is work place injury management.
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Dr. Ismat Emu (FRACGP)
Dr. Emu is Fellow of the RACGP. with experience in emergency medicine. She works alongside our Emergency Specialist to provide urgent care services
Contact Us
Hours
Monday–Saturday
9am–7pm
Contact us to discuss further or to visit the facility
Phone
0406896612
Email
laurel.akra@springmedicalgroup.com.au