Health screenings
We perform a number of health screenings with a blood test to assess the health risks of individuals, including blood glucose, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, height and body mass index. Abdominal girth is measured using a measuring tape.
Height, weight and waist circumference measurement is performed during the screening and the results are recorded before blood pressure is measured and recorded. A glucose and cholesterol test is done in less than two minutes with the help of a finger-prick and, where an employee gives his or her consent for an HIV test, the blood is used for this purpose.
The screening procedure includes:
- HIV testing procedure
- Pre-HCT information session
- Individual pre-test counselling
- Testing
- Individual post-test counselling
Additional screenings
- Core wellness assessments
- The complete wellness assessment
Delivering these services
EOH exercises quality control when conducting on-site HCTs by ensuring clinical professionalism and confidentiality at the testing sites.
We take responsibility for meeting legal requirements, such as the indemnity forms of nurses, the presentation of the documentation required for HCTs and capturing information for reposting purposes, as well as pathology request forms.
Our nurses are adequately trained in both rapid and Elisa testing, pre-test and post-test counselling and any client-specific information that helps them to advise participants on managing the disease.
We also compile comprehensive feedback reports for the organisation without compromising confidentiality.
Performance standards
EOH conforms to strict testing protocols and quality standards: our full health screening is in line with the Department of Health’s testing protocol, and the HIV testing and counselling process is compliant with the South African Standards (SANS16001:2013).
Health screening is conducted by professional, qualified and approachable nurses. Our staff adheres to strict company policy on testing protocols, hygiene and equipment use and they are trained on a regular basis to ensure we comply with the Codes of Good Practice and international standards.
What is more, our equipment is approved and supplied by reputable and reliable suppliers. In terms of our company policy, equipment is maintained, kept hygienic and calibrated as required.
Wellness days
EOH hosts wellness days where screenings are conducted by qualified nursing personnel or a biokineticist. We provide one healthcare professional for every 20 participants and one administration assistant per 100 participants per day. We can also provide one masseuse or therapist for every 20 participants per day, if required.
Data management and reporting
Reports are developed in conjunction with our clients in order to meet their requirements within a legal framework of data protection. EOH Workplace Health and Wellness manages data with the highest level of confidentiality. Data is stored in a confidential manner and positive result consent forms are archived according to legal requirements.
We provide the client with a summary report that does not compromise the confidentiality of any employee, however makes recommendations and advises on further programmes that could enhance the service, such as health education.
Recommended additional services
We offer additional wellness services such as the marketing of wellness days to entice employees to participate, a health promotion programme that essentially assists with the management and guidance of employees with abnormal results, HIV/AIDS education and training, and wellness champion training, which equips some employees to educate others on the lifestyle diseases of lifestyle.
