2023-07-02 00:01:42
Occupational health is a right that all Peruvians who belong to a labor payroll have. In 2011, the State promulgated Law 29783 on Safety and Health at Work, with the aim of promoting a culture of prevention of occupational risks and illnesses in the country.
One of the most important obligations of the law are the occupational medical examinations that the employer must carry out on its personnel, upon entering work and periodically, in order to monitor their state of health. Taking into account how cumbersome this process can be, various companies linked to technology have devised mechanisms that help speed them up,
The lack of health prevention exposes people to a greater risk of diseases, accidents, and late complications.
The 5 benefits of using technology in occupational medicine
Discover the benefits that technology gives to occupational medicine, according to Diego Alfageme, co-founder and Commercial Manager of Doktuz Plus.
Time savings in procedures: It is estimated that on average, thanks to the new platforms, it is possible to reduce 30 minutes for each medical examination schedule and 1 hour less for each reading of results, thanks to the digital signature of records. In addition, being able to centralize and digitize all medical information (PDF and XLS) and manage reminders generates a more efficient use of time.Transparency to Avoid Fines: Quantifies the contingency before possible SUNAFIL Audits, and makes visible the reduction of thanks to the physician management; either by raising observations and interconsultations, scheduling exams and/or reading the results. Identify population at risk: The system allows filtering the medical information of collaborators and preparing reports that allow the detection of diseases that may harm them in the future, and thus increase the productive years .Use of sensors to monitor risk cases: allows having more information points to know the impact of health programs on the well-being of its employees in real time. Smartwatches that control blood pressure, portable spirometers to control asthma attacks, and recently, scales with bluetooth to control obesity, among others. Communication optimization: Better management of information between the employer, collaborator, and medical centers thanks to personalized notifications and reminders by mail and/or WhatsApp, which allows for more efficient management.
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