WORKER INJURY CARE
WORK INJURY
Worker Care offers work-related injury care to any patient that can walk in for treatment, and follow-up care for those who have been seen at an Emergency Department.
Visit us first for ambulatory (non-life-threatening) injuries such as:
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Cuts (yes, even those that need stitches!)
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Broken bones
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Burns
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Back injuries
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Sprains
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Bites
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Particles in the eyes
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Chemical irritations
WHAT WE WILL DO:
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Acute injury care--initial treatment to stabilize the injury so that it can heal on its own or start the healing process with further treatment at a later date
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Treat the injury from start to MMI (maximum medical improvement)
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Provide case management
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Referrals to specialists
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Testing
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Additional treatment
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Communications to insurer and employer
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Give you the tools to get back to work
THERE’S BEEN AN INJURY ON THE JOB! WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
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Call for help from your company’s first-aid and safety responders.
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Stabilize the injury and the accident scene to prevent any additional problems.
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Make arrangements to transport the injured worker for advanced care.
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Ask for a post-accident drug screen (if according to your company policy).
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Remember that injured workers can go to the doctor of their choice, but Worker Care is equipped and staffed to handle ALL ambulatory injuries.