Are you involved in the clinical management of catastrophic claims? If so, it is important to establish a checklist to ensure you consider all the needs of the injured worker. Having a checklist will help you cover all the necessary bases and aid you in providing the right level of care.
Kevin Glennon, Vice President of Clinical Services for Total Medical Solutions, suggests the following checklist as a tool to help in the clinical management of catastrophic claims:
- What is the level of injury and resultant deficit in functional ability?
- What are the basic equipment needs of the injured worker?
- What soft goods (daily supplies) are needed to complete daily living skills?
- Are there any home modifications / accommodations that need to be implemented?
- Identify any specific concerns that are associated with the level of disability.
- Will the injured worker need assistance on a daily basis? If so, for how many hours? What level of home care does the patient need?
- What are the ongoing medication needs? Will they change? If so, identify intervals for re-evaluation.
- Is the patient obese? Consider the physical changes that may occur and be ready to adjust care / needs accordingly.
- What clinical care partners do you need to engage to ensure the best treatment results for your patient?
- Identify regular intervals for re-evaluating the needs of your catastrophic claim patient.
Kevin also highly recommends finding a clinical care partner that specializes in catastrophic claim management for workers' compensation patients. Total Medical Solutions coordinates case and clinical strategies to ensure the most appropriate, yet cost-effective treatment plans and results. Your clinical care provider should be an integral partner in the advancement of positive outcomes for your injured workers.
For more detailed information on the clinical management of catastrophic workers' compensation claims, contact Total Medical Solutions at 1-800-700-9393 or visit them online at www.NewTMS.com
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