Examining Social Determinants of Health: The Whole Person Approach

March 29, 2021

In the past five years, terms such as advocacy, engagement, coaching, and even “whole-person approach” have been widely discussed within workers’ compensation — for good reason.

Look for a Broken Spirit, Not Just a Broken Bone: Evaluating Mental Health Needs in Workers' Comp

On-Demand

When someone gets hurt on the job, the workers’ compensation system is often adept at zeroing in on an injury and delivering timely care.

Psycho-Social Stressors and Workers' Compensation

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Half of us report “struggling” with life; a third describe their stress level as “extreme.” In this session we’ll review the science and signs of stress, and then discuss different approaches to st

A Team Approach to Building a Better Return-to-Work Program

February 10, 2021

Employers who develop a highly structured return-to-work program have seen significant reductions in the number of lost time days due to workplace injury. In developing and implementing these programs, case managers play a highly important role in ensuring their success. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Judy Meyer, MBA, RN, CCM, AIC, utilization manager for Genex Services, explains how her program works.

Breaking Down Barriers

Mariana Diaz, BA, CPDM, is a bilingual Integrated Disability Case Manager (IDCM) assigned to a major manufacturer of building and remodeling supplies. She employs her cultural expertise in managing her cases and often assists other case managers with communication with Spanish-only speaking employees and families.

Experience Matters in Restoring Lives

Prior to becoming a case manager, Kayla Payne had worked as an emergency department (ED) nurse in one of the busiest EDs in her state. As a catastrophic care case manager, she regularly is assigned to injured employees who are transferred to the same ED. Her experiences dealing with traumatic injuries there have prepared her to manage the most critical workplace injuries, while Payne’s relationships with former ED medical colleagues allow her to quickly gather and report necessary information to adjusters to initiate treatment plans.

Utilizing Health and Behavioral Coaching Tools to Promote Wellness & Injury Recovery

August 3, 2020

Nearly 50% of all adults have at least one chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. Chronic illnesses are a leading health concern — and can pose challenges to recovery and return-to-work. When an injury does occur, it is important to understand how the injured workers’ comorbidities can complicate recovery. Incorporating age-specific prevention measures and wellness initiatives into risk management programs makes good business sense.