Managing sick leaves : How to manage sick leaves in oral health care?
Malmberg, Soile (2022)
Malmberg, Soile
2022
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For the last two years the mental health issues have become the biggest reason for sick leaves in oral health care. Prior to this the biggest reason was the muscular and or skeletal systems. The number of sick days is approximately 17 days per year per employee.
It has been calculated that an average sick day costs to employer approximately 150 euros per day. This calculation does not include the temporarily employees and the lack of the production. With good sick leave managing skills health care companies can save a huge amount of money yearly.
There are several laws and regulations that control the dental field since the substances that are used are irritating, can cause asthma and allergies. Also, the noise level, sharp instruments as well as radiation are harmful. It is employer´s obligation to make sure that the work environment is a safe place for the employees.
It is possible to reduce the number of sick leaves by focusing on the preventative care and the co-operation with the occupational health care. The company needs to define the normal sick leave level and what are the practicalities concerning the sick leaves. Such things are that do should they use an own reporting system where the employee can contact the manager directly and the manager can give the permission for sick leave. Also, the early-stage discussions are defined by the company. When the manager and the employee should keep a meeting concerning the number of sick leaves and when is it necessary the keep the meeting together with occupational health care.
The atmosphere at the workplace affects the well being of the employees. It is something that can be changed and can be influenced. The key is to maintain open, supportive conversation at the workplace and to deal with the conflict situations at early on.
It has been calculated that an average sick day costs to employer approximately 150 euros per day. This calculation does not include the temporarily employees and the lack of the production. With good sick leave managing skills health care companies can save a huge amount of money yearly.
There are several laws and regulations that control the dental field since the substances that are used are irritating, can cause asthma and allergies. Also, the noise level, sharp instruments as well as radiation are harmful. It is employer´s obligation to make sure that the work environment is a safe place for the employees.
It is possible to reduce the number of sick leaves by focusing on the preventative care and the co-operation with the occupational health care. The company needs to define the normal sick leave level and what are the practicalities concerning the sick leaves. Such things are that do should they use an own reporting system where the employee can contact the manager directly and the manager can give the permission for sick leave. Also, the early-stage discussions are defined by the company. When the manager and the employee should keep a meeting concerning the number of sick leaves and when is it necessary the keep the meeting together with occupational health care.
The atmosphere at the workplace affects the well being of the employees. It is something that can be changed and can be influenced. The key is to maintain open, supportive conversation at the workplace and to deal with the conflict situations at early on.