Healthy employees are the key to the future and success of a company. The corporate world of the 21st century is much different from what it was a few years back from now. The speed of work has increased tremendously. Economies are moving faster, communication has reached new heights, and standard of living has gone up.

On the other side, the end user and the prime initiator of all this is the same. All of us: members of the corporate world. Our bodies have not changed. We still have the same 24 hrs. in a day and the same two hands with five fingers each. But the work area and process has changed considerably.

The pressures of the fast paced system starts taking its toll. Health gets affected. The physical drive that we demand in order to lead a successful life diminishes. This is where IHS, the leading corporate healthcare provider of Pakistan, intervenes, through tailored health management models ensuring that the health of the employee, their dependants and the company as a whole is not just maintained but enhanced in a very systematic, hassle free and cost effective method without compromising on quality.

The IHS Corporate Health System covers the full spectrum from hiring an employee, to meeting his/her day-to-day needs, to protecting his/her health through health education and timely vaccinations, and health and safety measures to shield the employee from occupational hazards. A brief outline of IHS Corporate Health Services is as follows:

1. 24 hr. Medical Help-line ‘111 DOCTOR’ (111 362 867). Round the clock a team of competent IHS Physicians is available for medical advice or consultation on telephone.
2. 24-hr On-Call Services of doctors, paramedics, nurses and state of the art ambulances for any medical emergency at your home or office. Our normal response time within Islamabad city is 15 minutes.
3. Pre-Employment & Annual Medical Examinations of employees either at our centers or at your sites anywhere in Pakistan, as desired.
4. Vaccination Services especially for expatriate employees against all vaccine preventable diseases as per international standards set by World Health Organization (WHO).
5. Health Related Trainings of employees in First Aid, Occupational Health, Ergonomics and HSE by our experienced and well trained Public & Occupational Health consultants of international repute.

Establishing work site wellness programs drastically reduces health care costs while employee productivity and morale are also increased. The benefits to be gained from the development of a healthy workplace are:

1. Increased productivity.

2. Reduced absenteeism.

3. Reduction of expense on treatment due to accidents or ill  health.

4. Lower employee turnover.

5. Improved employee relations;

6. Lower levels of occupational stress;

7. Improved work environment; and

8. Improved corporate image.

Whether a company is small or large, we can customize a health management program to meet all of its requirements.  We work with businesses to develop a supportive environment while encouraging every employee to take part in the enhancement of their health and well-being.

IHS Corporate Healthcare Division is composed of two distinct & overlapping entities:

1. Medical Care, and

2. Occupational Health & Safety

We have the capacity and resources to cater to the entire corporate and industrial sector of Pakistan. Our industry specific health programs specially for the Oil & Gas and the Hospitality Industry (Hotels, Motels & Guest Houses) have been very successful.

Medical Care Sub-Division

Companies can get registered with IHS through payment of a monthly retainer-ship fee that varies with the number of employees covered, the services selected and the place of operations. (For IHS registered companies services marked * are completely free. All consumables like vaccinations, lab tests, etc. are charged as actual)

*24 hr. Medical Help line

At IHS center in Islamabad employees and families can call round the clock to seek medical advice or information. Corporate members are given individual ID numbers to gain access to the help line on priority. IHS Help-line numbers are:

• +92 51 111 362 867 (111 DOCTOR)

• +92 51 2260001

• +92 51 2280165

• +92 51 2282058

• +92 51 2853628

*24 hr. House Call Facility

Through the medical help line doctors, paramedics or ambulance can be called to office or home in case of any medical emergency round the clock. Services for lab sample collection and vaccination are also available at doorstep.

*IHS Clinics

Consultation at IHS clinics with medical specialists & General Physicians in Islamabad and Karachi is available with prior appointment. The Islamabad clinic is located centrally on main Nazimuddin Road in F-8 sector. IHS Polyclinic & Surgery Karachi is located in the commercial area of Defense Phase II.

*Facilitation of Medical Appointments

IHS manages and coordinates appointments and hospital admissions of all employees and family members. This ranges from confirming appointments, guiding and accompanying the patient, coordination of hospital admissions & discharge, etc.

Vaccination Services

All employees are assessed for their immunization requirements. IHS conducts all vaccinations and follow up on booster doses specially for Hepatitis B. The service can be availed either through IHS vaccination centers or by calling the vaccinator to your home/office. For corporate groups vaccinations can be arranged at any location in Pakistan at a one week notice. For immunizations IHS follows the recommendations of World Health Organization and FDA, USA.

*Health Awareness

On preventable diseases like Hepatitis, Typhoid, etc and current issues like Dengue fever, Bird Flu, IHS provides awareness literature, and conducts on site lectures and seminars.

Health and Fitness Testing

Health and fitness testing gives your staff the opportunity to make informed decisions about their health and well being. This may include:

1. Cholesterol (Full Lipid Profile, if required)

2. Blood Pressure

3. Blood Glucose (Diabetes)

4. Cardiovascular fitness

5. Body composition

6. Muscular endurance and flexibility

7. Body Mass Index (BMI)

Each employee is given a written record of his/her results. On completion of the testing a health report is compiled.

Pre Placement Physicals

At the time of hiring a new employee it is necessary to undertake a comprehensive medical examination to know the status of employee’s health and the possibilities of his or her being suffering from any disease that may become a burden on the company in future. This is also important from ergonomics point of view, as job placement should be according to the physical abilities of the employee. New employees can either be sent to IHS centers in Karachi & Islamabad or in case of bulk inductions IHS can also arrange pre-employment examinations at clients location any where in Pakistan.

Annual or Periodic Medical Examination (More details & charges - click here)

Depending on the employee’s age, physical status and job requirement, periodic (usually at 1-3 year interval) examinations are conducted for detection, prevention and early correction of potential medical problem.

Occupational Health & Safety

OH & S Division is a core component of the IHS Corporate Healthcare Services. IHS Occupational Health & Safety Services to the corporate and industrial sector are available on-site anywhere in Pakistan and covers the Process Industry, Oil & Gas, Textile, Fertilizer & Tobacco. Details are mentioned under OH & S Division.

Special Health Services for the Oil and Gas Sector

IHS is involved in provision of health services including occupational health training, on-site medical cover, emergency evacuation, and vaccinations to the oil & gas companies since 1999.

Due to the peculiar requirements of the oil and gas sector we have devised a complete healthcare solution for:

1. Sites in any part of Pakistan, especially Sindh and Balochistan, and

2. Offices and staff in Islamabad & Karachi.

IHS services for oil & gas sector include:

• On site doctors,

• Paramedics,

• Ambulances on rental,

• Development and operation of medical center/clinic at fields and rig sites,

• Health & safety courses,

• First aid training,

• Vaccinations,

• Health & hygiene checks

• Workshops on health related matters, and

• Medical Evacuation (Land & Air) - Medivac.

Our clients among the E & P companies in Pakistan include OMV, OPII, BGP, Geofizyka Krawkow, Polish Oil & Gas, and GWDC.

Special Health Services for the (Hospitality) Hotel Industry

'Health & Hygiene' (H & H) requirements of the hospitality industry is a specialized field. Again, unfortunately in Pakistan it is almost non-existent. The few large chains in Pakistan maintain a regular H & H system but it still has a lot of room for improvement. Government regulations though are in force but never really enforced the way they should be.

H & H requirements of the hospitality industry include:

• Food Safety

• Employee Health (Curative & Preventive)

• Emergency healthcare for Guests

IHS offers a complete set of healthcare & hygiene services for this industry including:

• Emergency response services for the employees and guests

• Hygiene audits

• Health & hygiene trainings

• Verification of medical reimbursement claims

• Immunizations for food handlers

• Health education

IHS is operating a model H & H system at Marriott Hotel in Islamabad since January 2005.

The certified courses that we offer specifically for the hospitality industry in Pakistan include:

Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene

This 1 day course has been designed specifically to give delegates a good basic knowledge of food safety and to ensure that they are familiar with the principles of hazard analysis. The course can be fine-tuned to meet individual client requirements. For substantial changes, there may be a development charge.

Course Content

• The Importance of Food Safety

• Food Poisoning

• Food Poisoning Bacteria

• Microbiology

• Cleaning

• Personal Hygiene

• Pest Control

• Legislation · Design of Food Premises

• Hazards, Controls, Critical Controls and Monitoring

• Deliveries

• Food storage

• Food Handling and Preparation

• Cooking, Cooling and Reheating

• Service and Display

Course Validation

Delegates sit the internationally recognized CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene at the end of the day. Exam papers are available in English and also in oral format for those who do not have good command on English.

Cost

An in house course for up to 20 delegates is Rs. 75,000/-  training fee, travel expenses, plus Rs. 2200/- per delegate to cover CIEH examination fees, course manuals and workbooks.

Six Day Advanced Food Hygiene Course

All food business must ensure they have a good awareness of food safety. This course will help you both manage food safety and help train others.

This 6 day course includes the examination for the CIEH Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate.

Course Content

• Food microbiology and food poisoning

• Hygiene in catering, meat, fish and dairy industries

• Good manufacturing standards for all aspects of food production

• Training and hygiene of food personnel

• Pest control management

• Food legislation, codes of practice and guidance

• Good hygiene design of food premises

• Food hygiene training techniques

• Hygiene management, HACCP and implementation of systems

• Revision exercises and examination technique training

Course Documentation, Assessment, Examination and Fees

• All participants receive 'IHS Hygiene For Management' and 'The IHS Catering Guide to Good Hygiene Practices'.  

• Participants must submit 2 course assignments for marking and must pass these to sit the exam

• The fees are Rs. 45,000/- per person plus Rs. 3300/-CIEH exam fee.

Advanced Food Safety Update

A one day interactive refresher course for Managers, Chefs & Trainers, featuring the new developments in the field.

Course Content

• Food poisoning

• Food legislation

• Due diligence

• Food safety policies

• Hazard analysis systems

• Internal auditing

• Food safety management

• Workshop

Course Fee

Rs. 11,500/- per participant. In house cost full group: Rs. 75,000/- plus travel.