As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it’s hard to keep up with each new crisis.  If hiring is at the top of the list, it’s important to get people in place but also look out to the future.

While you need to get new hires deployed to the floor quickly, you also need to plan for the risks. There is no doubt that businesses will see an uptick in workers’ compensation injuries in the following six months. Fast hires, long hours and limited training create a perfect storm for not just injuries, but costly injuries. Clinics are overcrowded with COVID-related illnesses, creating limited space and treatment for anything or anyone else. Lost time, restrictions and delayed treatment will all add up to major costs to businesses and their hires in the end.

 Prevent Injuries with an Onsite PT -  Easier Than You Think

An onsite clinic can help. And it doesn’t take a big fancy facility - just an 8x10 room, minimal equipment and a trusted physical therapist who gets to know your team.  A physical therapist provides new employees with job coaching that prevents injuries and treatment – all right at the work site.

PTs can also help with COVID-19 prevention, including:

• Education on infection control
• Social distancing reminders and education
• Stress management and mental wellness
• Assistance onsite for an overwhelmed nurse

Show Employees You Care in a Stressful Time

Onsite physical therapy is also a way to show employees you care. You’ll provide them with a trusted resource to turn to if aches and pains flair up.

If COVID-19 has you scrambling to get employees on the floor fast, be sure to ramp up your injury prevention program just as quickly for fast access to coaching, prevention and treatment.

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