Mission Statement:

Dr. Braham
Arlene Braham, M.D.
Medical Director
Industrial/Occupational Medicine
To provide comprehensive Occupational/Industrial Medicine Services that emphasize excellence in quality and sensitivity to our clients needs thus providing prompt service in a warm, caring supportive environment.

The Occupational/Industrial Clinic of Desert Valley Medical Group, Inc. is a full service clinic.

Our staff is well trained and has been working in the Occupational/Industrial Medicine Field for several years. We are sensitive to the fact that both employer and employee are our clients and we strive to meet their needs.

We are flexible, and are therefore pleased to offer on-site drug and alcohol testing.

Dr. Braham has worked in Occupational/Industrial Medicine for the past 12 years. She has extensive experience in Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Practice. Dr. Braham is Residency trained and Board Certified in Preventive Medicine of which Industrial Medicine is a subspecialty.

We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of Occupational/Industrial Medicine services that emphasize excellent quality and outstanding client support.

Desert Valley Medical Group Industrial/Occupational Clinic Provides:

  • Pre-Placement Screening and Physical Exams
  • Executive Physicals
  • Status Calls on all First Injuries and Change of Status
  • Bilingual Staff
  • Post Employment DOT Physicals
  • Work Injury Evaluation and Management
  • Fitness for Duty Evaluations
  • Orthopedic Surgeons/Orthopedic Evaluation (on-site)
  • Breath Alcohol Testing
  • Aggressive Return to Work / Modified Work Programs
  • Certified Drug Testing with MRO Review
  • On-site Preventive Health and Safety Evaluations
  • On-site Wellness Seminars

DEDICATED TO QUALITY SERVICE


Industrial/Occupational Clinic Services:

Medical
          Industrial Medicine
          Occupational Care/Specialist Care
          Preventive Medicine

Diagnostic Services
          Audio/Visual Testing
          Drug Screenings
          Range of Motion Testing (Cybex Machine)
          Laboratory Services
          Minor Surgery
          Pulmonary Function Testing
          Preventive Immunizations
          Workplace ergonomic evaluations

Employer Services
          DOT Physical Examinations
          Executive Health Examinations
          Preventive Medicine Evaluations
          Orthopedic Evaluations
          Pre-Employment Examinations
          Fitness for Duty Evaluations

Worker's Compensation Services
          Work Injury Evaluations & Management
          Aggressive Return to Work Programs
          Orthopedic Evaluations
          Physical Therapy Evaluations
          Status Calls on all 1st Injuries and Change of Status


SPECIALIST IN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE


Industrial Medicine

Desert Valley Medical Industrial/Occupational Clinic has a unique and comprehensive approach to Industrial/Occupational Medicine. We are caring, progressive and aggressive with treatment, allowing us to decrease patient care time successfully and to keep your cost at a minimum.

As an employer, you have certain expectations of your medical provider. We realize that as your provider we must effectively meet these expectations. The following pages outline our comprehensive services designed for our clients.

Desert Valley Medical Industrial/Occupational Clinic provides quality health care for its patients and unparalleled value to its client (employer) base.

Prompt professional medical attention for your injured employees, emphasizing minimal lost time.

Licensed Physician specializing in Industrial Medicine and Preventive Medicine on a full time basis with prompt referral to specialists when indicated.

Trained technicians such as ACLS Certification, CPR Certification, Breath Alcohol Certification, Drug Screen Collection Certification, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Audiometry, and Spirometry (pulmonary function testing).

Diagnostic, Physical Examination and Evaluation services provided:

Diagnostic
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Drug Screening
  • Audio Screening
  • Minor Surgery
  • Vision Screening
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
Examinations/Evaluations
  • Workplace Ergonomic Evaluation
  • Cybex Evaluations
  • Executive Health Examinations
  • Preventive Medicine Evaluations
  • Orthopedic Evaluations
  • Pre-Employment Examinations
  • Physical Therapy Evaluations

Employer & Industrial Clinic Communication
  • Patient Status Update (Industrial Injury Visits)
  • Telephone Report Update: - Patient Clinical Status - Course of Treatment - Disability Status
  • Written Status Form and Narrative Reports are generated at appropriate intervals

Employer & Employee Educational Seminars
  • Seminars on Occupational Health Topics
  • Wellness Seminars
  • On-Site Safety Evaluations

Employer Value = Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, Cost Containment Services
On-site plant assessments by Physician for large and small employers to discuss ways to reduce their most frequent job related injuries.

Prompt response by a physician for treatment of minor and moderate work injuries. (Serious injuries are directed to hospital emergency room.)


OCCUPATIONAL/INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE CLINIC


Pre-Placement Physicals
Physicals are scheduled at the convenience of employer/ employee and are tailored to the demands of the work place. We will accommodate mass pre-screening at our facility or off-site, depending on the needs of the clients.

DOT Physicals
Department of Transportation (guidelines are strictly followed.)

Executive Physicals
Extensive physical exams based on employer's guidelines.

Audiometer
Pre-placement for annual screening for workers in loud environment based on OSHA guidelines.

Pulmonary Function Test
Evaluation of lung capacity and function.

Work injuries
With out exclusive "priority pass" your injured workers are seen in a timely manner. We are aware that time loss is money and other resources lost. We strive to protect your assets of your company, including your Worker's Comp. insurance payments.

Preventive Immunizations
Tetanus, Flu Vaccine, Hepatitis A & B Vaccine, and TB Screenings are available.

Wellness Seminars
Developed and presented at employers request.

Breath and Alcohol Test
Desert Valley Medical Group has well trained BAT technicians who test through the use of (EBT) Evidential Breath Testing. This device is approved by the National Highway Safety Administration and the Department of Motor Vehicles

Drug Testing
We are a collection site for DOT and NON DOT and drug screens.

Our staff is fully trained and all specimens are handled by guidelines set forth by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association.

Our hours of operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Desert Valley Medical Group, Inc.

Carriage Square
12401 Hesperia Road
Suite 9-10
Victorville, CA 92393
(760) 245-2474
FAX (760) 241-8053


CONTINUITY OF CARE


Continuity of Care
Continuity of care for follow-up treatment provided by initial physician that benefits the employer and employee by:

  • Case Control
  • Reduced Costs
  • Decreased Utilization
  • Reduced Stress
  • Increased Communication
  • Specialist Treatment for a quick recovery and
  • Medication Dispensing return of your injured employees
  • Positive Staff Attitudes
  • Workers Compensation Fee Schedule

Specialized Treatment
Physician specializes in the treatment of disorders and injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Treatment of:

  • Back Injuries, Poor Posture
  • Fractures, Joint Separations, Total Joints Bursitis, Tendonitis & Capsulitis
  • Neck Injuries Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Nerve Injuries & Inflammation
  • Dislocations, Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Ruptures & Muscle Strain

Desert Valley Medical Industrial/Occupational Clinic works with a team approach to meet your needs. We provide quality medical care and a cost containment program. Our staff is of the highest caliber in their specific fields with many years of experience.

We look forward to a long term working relationship with you and your company.

Sincerely,

Arlene Braham, M.D.
Director of Industrial/Occupational Medicine




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