The U-M Work Connections is a disability management program that helps employees and supervisors with an employee that experiences an injury or illness that prevents working.
Heather Banules is collaborating with the School of Nursing, specifically in the field of Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) by mentoring a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student who is developing processes for the assessment, diagnosis, and initial treatment of work-related concussions sustained by U-M employees.
Banules notes that her work specifically deals with concussions that occur in the workplace, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The multidisciplinary efforts of the Concussion Center align perfectly with Banules’ goals of advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for individuals affected by work-related concussions. Through collaboration with the center, she plans to contribute to innovative research and evidence-based practices that can make a substantial impact in this field.