It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

“It ain’t over till it’s over.” Most people attribute that quote to hall of fame catcher and my personal all time favorite baseball player, Yogi Berra. Purists may debate whether he actually uttered those exact works, but it certainly seems like a Berra-ism to me.

When it comes to COVID-19 and workers’ compensation, ODG by MCG is warning us not to take our eye off the ball with their white paper The Impact of COVID-19 Comorbidities on Return to Work. Although the worst of the pandemic may be in our rear-view mirror, ODG has summarized the latest research on comorbidities and return to work, and best practices for early intervention to improve outcomes and lower costs.

Almost one-third of the study participants experienced long-haul symptoms and a quality of life decline. Approximately 8% had issues with lifting heavy objects and standing/walking for long periods.

The key RTW issues after a COVID-19 infection include the following evaluations:

State of the worker vs. physical job demands;

Safety issues;

Use of impairing medications;

Personal protective equipment;

Risks to coworkers;

Rehabilitation and PT needs.

And those are even more critical with certain comorbidities.

As usual, doing better requires early intervention, evidence-based treatment plans, and a holistic approach to case management.

Call us. We can do better.

William Faris, JD
Chief Executive Officer
502-495-5040
william.faris@omca.biz
www.omca.biz

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