NWCDC 2019

MM6 | Managing Amputation Cases for Optimal Outcomes (Room Islander B-C)

Workplace amputation cases don’t happen often, but understanding best practices for managing the claims that do occur is imperative. Hidden cost drivers, specialized care, and inappropriate products and services are common challenges requiring careful navigation. Empathy and constant communication with the injured worker also have a role. Hear an employer, from an industry where catastrophic cases are not commonly expected, share a case example requiring attention to the care and challenges commonly accompanying amputation claims.