MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE/PREVENTIVE HEALTH
University Employee Health Clinic (UEHC), located in Clinic A Boyd Tower, UIHC (356-3632), evaluates work-related employee health concerns. This office provides preventive medical surveillance for faculty and staff members exposed to potentially hazardous environments.
UEHC evaluates any health complaint related to the work environment, however, it does not provide medical treatment. UEHC provides preventive medical surveillance for staff members exposed to potentially hazardous environments that have been designated for monitoring. Examples of surveillance include audiometric exams for noise induced hearing loss, physical exams for respirator usage, and asbestos exposure evaluation. The office provides baseline examinations and follow-ups that may be required by specific Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. UEHC also provides preventive health education for employees and their supervisors. Please refer to University Operations Manual 70.080 for additional information.
MEDICAL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT
University employees are required to use the UIHC Workers Health Clinic for treatment of all work-related injuries and illnesses. The Workers Health Clinic is located in Clinic
A. Hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 353-8653, and an appointment should be scheduled. For emergency care or when the clinic is closed, employees should go to the UIHC Emergency Treatment Center. The Workers Health Clinic may refer patients to other UIHC specialists or to specialists outside the UIHC, if warranted.
The UIHC Spine Diagnostic Center treats occupational back injuries to University employees by referral from the Workers Health Clinic.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
Life threatening injuries should be treated as soon as possible at the nearest medical facility.
Updated March 1, 2000