How To Choose an Occupational Medicine Provider Gordon C. Manin, MD, MPH Medical Director

Beginning the Process Become an Educated Consumer “Word of Mouth” within Industry Board Certification Lists Society Membership Lists Questions to Ask of Your Business Questions to Ask Potential Providers

Questions to Ask of Your Business Characteristics of Work Related Injuries/Illnesses State or Federal Mandated Examinations Environmental Issues Drug and Alcohol Testing Preventive Programs

Questions to Ask of Your Business Policy Development Occupational Medicine Specialist or Generalist Small or Large Provider Local or Regional Provider Hours of Operation

Questions to Ask Potential Providers Describe Your Formal Training in Occupational Medicine Primary Care Residency Continuing Medical Education Occupational Medicine Residency Board Certification MRO Describe Your Practical Experience in Occupational Medicine Practice Characteristics How Long Types of Industries Describe Your Medical Practice Types of Patients Seen Scheduling PT, X-Ray, Dispense Meds Types of On-Site Services

Questions to Ask Potential Providers How would You Describe Your Approach to Treating Work Related Injuries/Illnesses Biopsychosocial Early and Aggressive Return to Work Philosophy Regulatory Knowledge Workers’ Compensation OSHA (Specific Standards, Recording) DOT ADA FMLA State Specific

Questions to Ask Potential Providers How do You Deal with a Malingering Patient Willingness to Be Confrontational Understand Medico-legal Implications How and When do You Use Diagnostic Testing False Positives and False Negatives Body Part Specific Timing

Questions to Ask Potential Providers Who and When do You Use for Referrals Current Relationship Willing to Use Panel How Will You Communicate with the Company, TPA, Insurer Billing Safety Timing Medical Record Storage Policy Injury and Illness PrePlacement DOT OSHA