Managing the Changing Needs of the Aging Injured Worker [6125]
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: C150

Speakers:
   Kevin Glennon, Vice President of Clinical Services, One Call Care Management

Track: Social and Behavioral
Secondary Track: Health and Wellness
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Intermediate

Description:

This safety congress session reviews the affects of the aging process and how it plays into the long-term management of an injury claim. The presenter discusses the unique needs of the aging injured worker. This includes how equipment and the level of care changes as the worker ages. This may adversely affect long-term medical reserves on the file. The presenter also discusses strategies employers can implement to mitigate loss. The presenter designed this session for employers, safety representatives and nurses. He offers this session for physicians and health-care providers at 9:30 a.m., Thursday.



Learning Objectives:
List the affects of the aging process on the body
Describe how the aging process affects one’s ability to safely do ones job
Identify strategies employers can implement to mitigate loss
Explain the unique needs of aging injured worker on what is related and unrelated to his or her injury
Identify ways to set adequate reserves for the aging worker

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  CCM: 1
  CRC: 1
  RN: 1
  CDMS: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1

File & Handouts:
Managing the Changing Needs of the Aging Injured Worker Session 2







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