Biometric screening gives early warning on health, improves productivity, morale
Biometric screening gives early warning on health, improves productivity, morale
BROCKTON, MASS. (Issued February 2019) -- A large insurance company gave biometric health screening units to four of their client companies to help employees monitor their vital signs. The goal: To motivate workers to note changes, see their doctor if indicated, and potentially reduce absenteeism and insurance premium costs.
Lost productivity due to worker absenteeism in the U.S. costs employers $225 billion annually.* “Staying healthy is a lot more than an annual physical and a flu shot,” says Barry Kaye, head of Lectro-Med (www.LectroMed.com) based in Brockton, Mass., which has placed over 1,000 health screening stations in work sites, pharmacies, supermarkets, medical facilities, colleges and health clubs. “Screening units are an effective, cost-efficient and convenient way for employees to monitor their blood pressure and heart rate, especially when located in visible, high-traffic workplace locations. A health station is the most cost-effective tool in the area of proactive biometric screening,”
It’s estimated that 25% of American adults have high blood pressure but only one-third of these people are aware they have it. High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Depending on an individual’s overall health, medications or stress levels, a doctor may suggest checking your blood pressure daily.
Kaye says, “Employers report this ‘wellness benefit’ helps improve employee morale, increases productivity, reduces sick days, and better controls insurance premiums. Employees appreciate the no-cost preventive health maintenance, blood pressure/heart rate monitoring, peace of mind, and improved health. Vital sign screenings can provide an early alert of health changes. Increasingly, forward-thinking employers are taking an aggressive, proactive approach so workers can monitor their vital signs that can lead to healthier, more productive lives, both in the workplace and at home.“
Among employers that purchased or lease Lectro-Med units are Blue Cross – Blue Shield, Stamford (CT) Police Dept,, State Street Corp,, Sanofi, and PegaSystems, among many others businesses of all sizes and types.
Lectro-Med offers five health station models including the new HealthBot that reads the user’s blood pressure, heart rate, weight and body mass index, and has internet connectivity with secure data transfers and a printer. Users can retrieve and track their own records from any device. Employers can track how employers are progressing in their journey to better health. Lectro-Med offers full service and customer support including regular unit calibration by trained technicians.
Lectro-Med offer a wide range of pricing options depending on each unit’s features and length of lease. For more info on purchasing or leasing units, email bkaye@lectromed.com or call (508) 559-8001. Remember to use the special code ‘Stanley.’ (Visit www.LectroMed.com)
* Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Mayo Clinic
