Why Occupational Medicine?

• We provide appropriate and prompt medical care to the employee.
• We meet the needs of the employer and the insurance company.
• We work to prevent workplace injuries and keep the injured employee working.

Services

• Drug & Alcohol Screening Programs
-- Random & Unannounced Selections
• Drug Testing Policy Development
• Fitness for Duty Exams
• Impairment Exams
• Permanent Restrictions Opinions
• Workers Comp Injury Care & Management
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Back Injury Prevention in Conjunction with Occupational Therapy Services
• Medical Review Officer Functions
• Wellness Programs - Smoking Cessation, Comprehensive Health Risk Assessments, Health Screenings, Fitness & Nutrition Behavior Changes
• Education - First Aid Classes, CPR, & Wellness
• OSHA Testing & Monitoring - Biological Monitoring for Lead, Heavy Metal, & Radiographic Monitoring for Asbestos
• Insurance Physicals

After Hours

• Acute injuries seen in the ER
• Occupational Health Clinic will follow-up with all after hour injuries

Ergonomic Assessments
An analysis of how the worker responds when performing a job in relation to the work environment is completed. It examines the fit between the worker and the job requirements. The assessments takes into account the worker’s size, strength, and ability to handle the tasks, tools, and work environment. The risks of the job are presented, as well as recommendations for modifications.

Medical Director – Carl Pafford, MD

Professional Experience

• Medical Director for Tipton Occupational Health Network and Emergency Services.
• Emergency Room Physician: Tipton Hospital
• Medical Review Officer: Tipton Hospital

Medical Education

• Received Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
• Residency in Family Medicine at Ball Memorial Hospital
• Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice

Honors, Awards, and Professional Societies:

• Member: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Christian Medical and Dental Society (CMDS)
• Diplomat: American Academy of Family Physicians

Occupational Health Nurse Manager - Pam Carlisle, RN

• Provides Occupational Health Nursing Care
• Coordinator for Case Management with Employers
• Drug & Alcohol Screening Program Coordinator

Registered Occupational Therapist - Mali Munisami-Raman, OTR

Office Coordinator - Joyce Stewart

• CPR Instructor
• First Aid Educator
• Billing Specialist

“We share a vision that the workplace can be a place where health is protected and accidents and diseases are prevented. Some workplaces go further, and demonstrate that the workplace can be a setting for improvement or creation of good health.” — Occupational Health Staff