Workers' Compensation, the Traditional Sports Med Model, and the AT: Working Together to Improve Patient Care and ROI

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This presentation is a replay from COPA Con 2023, providing another opportunity to access its valuable content and insights.

Abstract:
More and more athletic trainers are making the move to the industrial and physician practice settings. The reasons to move off the sidelines is varied, and the opportunities are increasing, so the profession needs to be ready to meet the needs of the potential stakeholders. There is a gap in the AT's education in the workings of workers' compensation. With the knowledge gained in this session, ATs will be able to communicate with safety teams and physicians to increase patient satisfaction and revenue for both parties.

Learning Objectives:

  • Illustrate basic workers' compensation terms and limitations for providers.
  • Evaluate the role the athletic trainer can play in the confines of OSHA and workers' compensation.
  • Identify gaps in the injury process for workers and ways the AT can improve patient experience and outcomes.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention 
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: workers' compensation, OSHA, industrial, physician practice, safety team

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Tiffany McGuffin, MS, LAT, ATC

Tiffany currently works in the industrial setting as the Lead Athletic Trainer for Pivot Onsite Innovations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She has been in the industrial setting for five years, with previous experience in physician practice, concussion management and research, the secondary and the collegiate settings. She currently serves as the District 6 Secretary, and is a proud COPA Alumni.
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