4.5.37.5 Epworth concussion program

WorkSafe can pay the reasonable costs of the concussion program at Epworth Hospital when required as a result of a work-related injury or illness. This service aims to provide workers early access to appropriate treatment and rehabilitation specific to a concussion injury.

Prior approval is required as this service type is considered as outpatient hospital treatment.

Program requests will differ dependent on the individual workers concussion characteristics and rehabilitation requirements. A ‘standard’ program for concussion injury is considered difficult to ascertain due to the differing clinical presentations of concussion.

Ensuring approval in a timely manner to clinically recommended treatment, like any treatment, will maximize rehabilitation and recovery.

Policy

See: Private Hospital Policy

The policy includes:

  • what WorkSafe will pay for
  • information required for approval.
Current provider

Epworth HealthCare

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