Promote Prompt Claim Closure

The goals of medical treatment are to restore the injured employee’s condition to as close to pre-injury function as possible and to return the employee to gainful employment.

You, your claims supervisor and the treating physician must try to accomplish these goals as soon as possible, consistent with treatment requirements. Ensure that necessary medical attention is scheduled efficiently and that the employee keeps appointments and follows the physician’s instructions. Communicate with your claims supervisor so you are satisfied that the recovery process is moving ahead. If the employee is involved in temporary modified duty, make sure that individual is not exceeding the limitations to avoid aggravating