AOHC Encore 2024-208 Quaternary Care in Workplace Injuries "Empowering the OEM Provider with an Approach and Toolkit to Support RTW and Recovery"

208 Quaternary Care in Workplace Injuries "Empowering the OEM Provider with an Approach and Toolkit to Support RTW and Recovery"

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Video Summary

The video transcript provided valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of managing workplace injuries within the workers' comp system. The speakers, Dr. Correto, Dr. Das, and Dr. Hegman, outlined the importance of quaternary care in addressing the needs of injured workers, including defining quaternary care, discussing multidisciplinary approaches, and identifying barriers to recovery. The case studies presented highlighted the impact of various factors such as litigations, comorbid conditions, psychosocial issues, and access to care on the outcome of injured workers. Suggestions for improving outcomes included building a system of care, fostering communication with stakeholders, and addressing psychosocial issues early on in the treatment process. The importance of using evidence-based guidelines, effective documentation, and leveraging telehealth for areas with limited access to specialists were also emphasized. Overall, the discussion underscored the critical role of healthcare providers in advocating for the best interests of injured workers while navigating the complexities of the workers' comp system.

Keywords

workplace injuries

workers' comp system

quaternary care

multidisciplinary approaches

barriers to recovery

litigations

comorbid conditions

psychosocial issues

system of care

telehealth