Topics
Introduction What is a COHE? Why health care providers participate How your COHE is organized COHE’s future Occupational health best practices
– Process– Report of Accident (ROA)– Activity Prescription Form (APF)
COHE provider resources
APF Process
Purpose:– Communication tool to ensure that the health care
provider, injured worker, employer, and claim manager are all on the same page
– Emphasis on early return to work opportunities and discussion of physical restrictions
– Certifies time-loss
Upon 1st visit or when status/restrictions change Focus on timeliness and completeness
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APF Process
Purpose:– Communication tool to ensure that the health care
provider, injured worker, employer, and claim manager are all on the same page
– Emphasis on early return to work opportunities and discussion of physical restrictions
– Certifies time-loss
Upon 1st visit or when status/restrictions change Focus on timeliness and completeness Clinic / department processes
Introduction to COHEs, Part IIIQuestions
1. The APF includes a section for:a. Documenting restrictions
b. Communicating with the L&I claim manager
c. Initiating a claim
d. a and c
e. a and b
2. An APF is completed so that:a. A health care provider can communicate restrictions and treatment
b. To allow an injured worker to negotiate work restrictions
c. To certify time-loss
d. a and c
e. b and c