MISSION
The mission of UH Occupational Health Services is to promote the health and well-being of university employees and students by preventing occupational-related disease, injury, and illness through occupational health service excellence.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM
A subset of UH employees and students are voluntarily enrolled in an annual Occupational Health Program (OHP) based on a series of risk assessments. At current, participants include the Animal Care Operations staff and the College of Medicine faculty, staff, and students.
UH Occupational Health Services will assess health risks through the review of individual risk assessments, work histories, possible physical assessments, and biological testing. This review will establish a baseline in order to monitor future health as it relates to occupational hazards.
CLINICAL PROGRAM
For those enrolled in the OHP, UH Occupational Health Services will review all enrollment paperwork, including any
immunization documentation. Participants are offered medical surveillance and immunizations
for worker health based on their work area, potential exposures, and any state or
federal requirements. All occupational health-related clinical visits (e.g., physical
examinations, immunizations, etc.) are approved and scheduled by UH Occupational Health Services at the UH Health Family Care Center or the Student Health Center & Campus Pharmacy. All questionnaires and exam records with personal health information are maintained
according to federal and state guidelines.
RESOURCES
- EHS Bloodborne Pathogens Program
- Steps to be taken in the event of a Needlestick/Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure