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Q: What types of injuries require case management?[Top] Any claim with the estimated duration of 6 plus weeks, and: • Knee Injuries • Amputations • Spinal Cord Injuries • Head Injuries • Vision loss • Cumulative Trauma disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis etc) • Shoulder injuries • Neck Injuries • Back injuries • Extensive burns Q: What is a case manager?[Top] The Case Manager coordinates the health care services, vocational rehabilitation and claim management activities in a caring and cost effective manner, according to the injured worker s needs, and with a focus on returning the injured worker to work in the shortest time possible. The Case Manager oversees the delivery of services of the claim, until it is closed or there is an LTD established, thus ensuring service continuity and a primary point of contact for injured workers, service providers, employers and unions. Specifically, the Case Manager is responsible for: • acting as a liaison between the case management team
