Note: The October 2012 update edition contains limited new information, including a summary of recent workers' compensation reforms. The inside pages remain the same as the 03-2005 edition. This handbook contains useful information to help providers who treat patients in the workers' compensation system. Physicians can obtain 3 hours of CE credit by completing an online self-assessment based on this handbook. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

Book: A publication for independent medical examiners, attending doctors and consultants, this document contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting impairment ratings and independent medical exams in Washington's workers' compensation system. Beginning July 1, 2012, free Category I CME credits are available for completing the self-assessment associated with this handbook. Go to www.Imes.Lni.wa.gov and click on Medical Examiners Handbook for information on the exam. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

Used by employers to present L&I with a list of decisions they are protesting by adjustment period. The form requests all necessary elements needed for L&I to process a request for reconsideration.

For use by consultants to evaluate employers' accident prevention programs. Use this form for large employers (more than 50 employees).

Used by self-insured employers and their representatives to report to L&I an injured worker's eligibility for vocational services or ability to work. This replaces F207-121-000 Employability Assessment Report (EAR).

Used to acknowledge that funds have been deposited into an account at a bank for the purpose of providing payment for the workers' compensation benefits and assessments in the event of default by the self-insurer.

Booklet: Explains the basics of the assessment phase of vocational services to injured workers. L&I sends this booklet to injured workers when they are referred for assessment services.

Booklet: Explains the basics of the assessment phase of vocational services to injured workers. L&I sends this booklet to injured workers when they are referred for assessment services.

Used by only private sector vocational rehabilitation providers to document vocational assessment to determine if a worker is employable based upon transferable skills or needs further vocational services such as retraining.

For use internally by L&I Vocational Service Specialists (VSSs) to determine if all required components are included in the submitted assessment. Can be used by VRCs as a tool. DO NOT SUBMIT TO L&I.

Routing slip that accompanies the Vocational Services Closing Cover Sheet (F252-028-000) which is used to close vocational services to an injured worker only if you are recommending Plan Development. For all other closing reports, use Vocational Closing Report Routing Sheet (F252-027-000).

Book: Discusses best practices in occupational medicine that help return an injured worker to his/her job as soon as medically possible. Identifies resources available from L&I and explains how to bill for return-to-work services. Three hours of Category 1 CME credit are offered for completing an online self-assessment. Go to www.CMECredits.Lni.wa.gov.

Used by the clinical provider to get approval to see a victim for six sessions or less. If more than six sessions, please complete Form II (F800-081-000).

Used by the clinical provider to request authorization to provide more than six sessions. This form must be submitted by the sixth session. (6 pages)

Your answers to these questions will be used to assist in evaluating your damages if a claim is made against a liable third party.

You must mail or fax form. No emailed forms are accepted. This assessment tool is provided by L&I assessment to determine the medically appropriate level of care that will meet the Injured Worker’s needs, abilities and safety in a residential facility. This assessment is not intended as a substitute for DSHS annual assessment & treatment plan, which is the sole financial responsibility of the facility.

For use by consultants to evaluate employers' accident prevention programs. Use for businesses with less than 50 employees).

Safety and Health Program Assessment Worksheet

Pamphlet/booklet: Describes the work of the Safety and Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program, which conducts long-term industry search to improve worker health and safety.