A Novel Approach to Reducing Workers Compensation Costs in a Multicenter Hospital System.
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-2018
Program
Physical Therapy
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of an injury prevention and monitoring program implemented by athletic trainers to reduce workers compensation costs in a hospital system with multiple centers and locations.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of workers compensation claims (ie, lost days, light days, and incurred costs) was performed to compare injury data from 2 years before to 2 years after the start of the program.
Results: The program significantly reduced the organization's incurred costs by 46.7% (P = 0.031) and light days by 44% (P = 0.022). Lost days were found to decrease by 37%, however, this decrease was not statistically significant (P = 0.078).
Conclusions: Athletic trainers, using their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, ergonomics, injury management, and rehabilitation, can effectively prevent and reduce workers compensation costs in a multicenter hospital system.
DOI
10.1097/JOM.0000000000001170
PMID
29189471
Recommended Citation
Ullucci, P.A., Scott, J., Silverman, B. (2017). A novel approach to reducing workers compensation costs in a multicenter hospital system. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 60(1), 74-76. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001170
Publication
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Volume
60
Issue
1
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Pages
74-76
Comments
Published ahead of print September 2017.