- Prevention. The least expensive injuries are those that
never occur.
- Early Reporting. Early reporting yields early care and less
severe of an injury.
- Case Management. Communication and coordination are key in
all medical cases.
- Physician Networks. You need physician networks with good
communication, coordination, known treatment skills, knowledge of
work environment and job tasks.
- Supervisory Training. Supervisors must know how to deal with
the injured employee. They need to understand the injury and
limitations and how to motivate an injured employee.
- Return to Work Programs. These programs establish a strong
transitional duty program.
- Returning an injured employee. Try to return an injured
employee back to work as soon as medically possible.
- Medical Cost Management Tools. Utilization reviews
minimize unnecessary or duplicate care and financial costs.
- Claims Management. Cases should be aged and managed like
accounts receivable.
- Communication. Ensure that all employees are aware of your
companies policies and procedures.
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