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Disability Management and Workers Compensation

Speaker:
Stan Scioscia, M.Ed, CDMS

Description Part 1:
In part one of this two-part webinar, we will present an overview of disability management, the laws and regulations which disability managers must be knowledgeable of, types of disabilities, payor sources, and the relationship of DM to CM.

Learning Outcomes Part 1:
At the conclusion of this session, the case manager and/or disability manager will:

  • Identify the laws and regulations that impact the practice of disability management
  • Describe the benefits and interventions related to short- or long-term disability
  • Apply these concepts to the role of the case manager or disability manager
Description Part 2:
In part two we will utilize a case study approach to take a deeper look at the world of workers’ compensation and drill down specifically to the role of the disability manager in this realm.

Learning Outcomes Part 2:
At the conclusion of this session, the case manager and/or disability manager will:
  • Identify the history of Worker’s Compensation laws
  • Describe the assessment and interventions related to worker’s compensation claims
  • Apply these concepts to the role of the case manager or disability manager
Credit Information:
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission to provide continuing education credit to CDMS® board certified disability managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.

To earn contact hours/CEs:
In order to earn your contact hour(s)/CE, you will have to watch the presentation in its entirety and complete the survey. Once both the presentation and survey are marked as complete, you will receive your Certificate of Completion. If you are a CCM, your CEs will automatically record in your CCMC account.

Disclosures:
All planners and speakers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.

Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship:
There is no commercial support for this activity. The planners and faculty have no relevant relationships to disclose.

Expiration date: 1/31/2026