In Workers’ Compensation, Doctors and Medical Evaluators, in order to address matters of disability and impairment, frequently use testing. Testing can be in the form of self-reporting questionnaires filled out by Injured Workers. Many Injured Workers have injuries to their lower extremities. Lower extremity injuries can include the hips, knees, ankles and feet. This article… Continue reading THE LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL SCALE (LEFS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Author: Edward Singer
What You Need To Know About Back Surgery, Return To Work, & Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Medical Studies have been done on many topics. Studies have reported on surgeries performed within the workers’ compensation environment. Some studies have looked examined spinal surgeries. Study results impact Injured Workers. Studies results can create insurance Company expectations concerning surgery success and recovery times. Insurance Company expectations from these studies can be imposed… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Back Surgery, Return To Work, & Workers’ Compensation
The Opioid Risk Tool (Ort) And Work Injury Treatment
In the field of medicine, tools are used to assess treatment’s nature and course. These tools are used to make assessments to medical treatment. The tools are frequently questionnaires filled out by patients on their own. These tools are considered a cost-effective and reliable means of obtaining information. Opioid medications can be prescribed to treat… Continue reading The Opioid Risk Tool (Ort) And Work Injury Treatment
Application for Adjudication of Claims & Workers’ Compensation
In California, the Application for Adjudication of Claim is essential for Injured Workers. Injured Workers use the application form to initiate a claim before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB.) The Application is the first step for an injured Worker to have their claim litigated before a neutral party, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.… Continue reading Application for Adjudication of Claims & Workers’ Compensation
COMMON WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Workers’ Compensation System is a Risk Management System. It is designed to payout benefits for work-related injuries. Therefore, it is very important for the industry to identify what types of injuries and occupations have high risk of injury. The US Government has a Bureau of Labor Statistics which identify both common injuries and what… Continue reading COMMON WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Injured Workers and Medical Releases: Insurance Companies Requesting Releases and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Injured Workers are frequently requested by Insurance Carriers to sign medical release forms. These releases are also requested by Attorneys who represent both Injured Workers and those who represent Insurance Companies. This article will discuss workers’ compensation discovery, medical releases, the different types of medical releases, and why insurance carriers and attorneys request medical releases.… Continue reading Injured Workers and Medical Releases: Insurance Companies Requesting Releases and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
NURSES: DOES YOUR WORKING SHIFT MATTER? MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, SHIFT CHOICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nurses are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSD.) A study addressed whether a Nurse’s Work Shift impacted WMSDs. This article will discuss Nursing, Nursing Shifts, and how particular Shift Work may impact industrial injuries. What Are Nursing Duties? What Makes Nurse at Risk for Injury? Nursing Duties are physically demanding. Patient care can require… Continue reading NURSES: DOES YOUR WORKING SHIFT MATTER? MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, SHIFT CHOICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Thinking Too Much On The Job Can Get You Injured
Can thinking too much at work get you hurt? A new study investigated this issued of Cognitive Stress. Cognitive Stress is the term used for thinking. Commonly, people describe the term as “multi-tasking.” The study discussed the impact of cognitive load on an individual’s ability to perform secondary tasks. This article will discuss Cognitive Stress,… Continue reading Thinking Too Much On The Job Can Get You Injured
What You Need To Know About Healthcare Workers, Covid-19’s Mental Health Impact, And Workers’ Compensation
Many California Healthcare Workers are in the frontline of treating COVID-19 treatment. Treating pandemic patients can take an emotional toll on healthcare professionals. A recent study looked into this psychological impact of COVID-19 on frontline healthcare workers. Healthcare workers who suffer emotional symptoms as a result of their work may need to seek medical attention. … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Healthcare Workers, Covid-19’s Mental Health Impact, And Workers’ Compensation
What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment can employ various questionnaires to assess an Injured Workers’ need for treatment. One of these questionnaires is called CAGE-AID. This article will discuss the purpose of the CAGE-AID questionnaire, how it is used in an industrial treatment setting, and how it may impact an injured worker’s treatment. What is the CAGE-AID… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation