With the rise in lifestyle disease, today employers are more concerned about their employees’ health than ever before. Today’s organizations treat employees as an important asset employers go that extra mile to keep employees healthy & fit. The very purpose of the Pre Employment medical health checkup is to know if an employee is going through any medical condition that is not known to the employer & in case of emergency employers are not prepared to handle the same.
What is Pre Employment Health Checkup?
By taking a proactive approach to employee health and wellness, companies can enjoy a wide range of benefits. For one, healthy employees are more productive and engaged, which can lead to increased profitability and growth. Additionally, companies that prioritize employee health and wellness are more likely to attract and retain top talent, which can be a major competitive advantage.
If you are a Human Resource Manager or business owner looking to improve the health and well-being of your employees, we invite you to contact us today. Our team of health and wellness experts is standing by to help you create a customized plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
What are the Pre employment health check up tests?
There are different packages for Pre Employment Medical checkup, depending on the organization & the work process, the test will vary. A typical package will have the following tests in it.
- Haemogram or Complete Blood Count
- Blood Sugar Levels
- Blood Group
- Total Cholesterol
- Kidney Test -Serum Creatinine
- Liver Test -SGPT, SGOT
- Chest –X-ray
- ECG
Above is the most common test with doctors (Physicians) fitness certificate. The organization may add a few more tests or delete a few depending upon their experience & work process. Like for factories Chest X-ray or Pulmonary function test is essential that may not be a part of a company in service or IT sector, In IT sector they are concerned about lifestyle diseases hence may ask for complete lipid profile, Stress test, etc. Similarly, if you are recruiting a driver or a class four employee then HIV, TB tests along with other tests may be prescribed.
Some of the areas that our pre-employment health check-ups cover include:
- General Health Assessment, including Vital Signs
- Medical History Review and Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Testing for Common Conditions like Total Cholesterol, Diabetes, Blood Infections, Liver Infections
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Vitals Readings
- Fitness
- Mental Health Screening and Support
- Fitness and Exercise Evaluation
- Nutrition Counselling and Support