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The American Chiropractic Association's
Council on Occupational Health (ACACOH), a professional nonprofit
organization, was established in 1991 to fulfill its mission of "supporting
the Doctor of Chiropractic's fundamental contribution to their community
by fostering public health and safety through education, ergonomics, optimal
clinical management and other measures."
Occupational Safety & Health is a specialty area of focus for many
DCs. Members of the ACACOH are located throughout the nation. Many
have completed additional (postgraduate)
education in
occupational health & applied ergonomics. Upon successful completion
of the entire three year program and accompanying exam processes, DCs
may be awarded Diplomate status in the American Chiropractic Board on
Occupational Health (ACBOH), a credentialing body of the ACACOH.
The ACACOH exists to: positively
effect political security for the profession,
promote the American Chiropractic Association, promote postgraduate and
specialized education for the profession, to evaluate,
recognize and promote safe ergonomic products, and to present
at national and regional conferences related to public and workplace health
and safety.
POSITION STATEMENT:
The ACACOH is a professional organization representing the Chiropractic
profession in the specialty of Occupational Health. Its purpose is to
promote the Doctor of Chiropractic by promoting the profession as a whole,
while providing a vital contribution to society through this service. |
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FACTS:
OSHA concludes
that every year in the United States, 1.8 million workers encounter work related
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Identifying and treating MSDs and injuries
is the daily business Doctors of Chiropractic are in.
"There would be highly significant cost savings if more management
of low-back pain was transferred from physicians to chiropractors... Users of
chiropractic care have substantially lower health care costs, especially inpatient
costs, than those who use medical care only."
The Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic Management of Low-Back
Pain (The Manga Report). Pran Manga and Associates (1993) - University of Ottawa,
Canada.
This year, more than 19 million American adults (9.5% of the population)
will suffer from depression (National Inst. of Mental Health; The Effects
of Depression in the Workplace).
There is compelling evidence from studies performed by large corporations
and insurance companies that most illnesses that employers spend dollars on,
could in fact be prevented through programs at work that address health and
wellness. Doctors of Chiropractic are preventive care providers for whole-person
health - body, mind and spirit. Wellness is taught by chiropractic colleges
as separate courses on such topics as lifestyles, nutrition, rehabilitative
exercise, stress management, suicide prevention, meridian therapy, and other
topics. |
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