05/19/21
Michael Stack
Post-injury triage offers countless opportunities to interested stakeholders seeking to reduce workers' compensation costs. It not only provides an immediate injury response, but it gives the employee peace of mind that someone cares about them. The additional benefits include a better injury investigation and future mitigation, reducing workers' compensation program costs.
Platforms for Injury Triage
Advancements in technology have allowed injury triage programs to expand employers' opportunities to implement an injury triage program. These models include:
Smartphone applications: Everyone has a smartphone, which allows them access to apps built to perform injury triage functions. This includes taking pictures of the accident scene, and completing forms. This can be done via online chat features or telephone. These apps also promote the accuracy at which information is input into a claim system and ensure data integrity; or