Qualitätssicherung in der Arbeitsmedizin – ein neues Modell zur Selbstevaluierung bis zum Erwerb eines arbeitsmedizinischen Gutesiegels in Österreich

Quality assurance in occupational medicine – a new model for self-evaluation up to the acquisition of an occupational health seal of approval in Austria Based on the mandatory quality check for registered doctors in Austria, a questionnaire was developed in the “Quality assurance in occupational medicine” project, which is intended to serve as an instrument for a voluntary quality check for occupational medical care. The questionnaire defines the necessary structural and process requirements as well as standardized procedures for occupational health activities. In this way, occupational physicians and occupational health centers are provided with instructions for action, and the occupational health service becomes transparent for the “customers”. The tool is to be applied in a three-stage approach. The questionnaire will be available for download to all interested persons and is intended to contribute to a low-threshold improvement in quality by raising awareness. The second stage of the proof of quality is a self-evaluation officially confirmed by a certification authority. Finally, an audit can be used to obtain a seal of quality as the third level.