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What is ODG Treatment?
Is ODG Treatment accepted for inclusion in the National Guidelines Clearinghouse?
What can I expect to find in ODG Treatment?
What is the difference between ODG and ODG Treatment?
What is Work Loss Data Institute?
Can I review ODG Treatment before I purchase it?
Which format of ODG Treatment is best for me?
Does WLDI offer initial and ongoing training for its products? 
How can I order ODG Treatment?

What is ODG Treatment?
ODG Treatment contains independent, evidence-based, nationally recognized treatment guidelines for the most common work-related conditions. ODG Treatment also includes the well known evidence-based return-to-work guidelines from the Official Disability Guidelines as well as impairment guidelines from the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC), making for a complete and defensible workers' comp reference. ODG Treatment is the most complete workers' comp reference available.

Is ODG Treatment accepted for inclusion in the National Guidelines Clearinghouse?
Since its first edition, ODG Treatment has been accepted for inclusion in the National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC), a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the site is located at www.guidelines.gov. Once on the site, go to Browse by Organization for a list of guideline publishers whose guidelines have been accepted. 

NGC employs its inclusion criteria very strictly, and not all guidelines have been accepted. Among the inclusion criteria is that the guidelines are based on "a systematic literature search and review of existing scientific evidence published in peer reviewed journals", and also that the guidelines are kept up-to-date.

What can I expect to find in ODG Treatment?
Chapters, which are based on body parts such as "The Knee and Leg" or general conditions such as "Pain," begin with a summary of the most common diagnosis and complaints followed by recommended treatments. Information about recommended time out of work is also included in this section, where applicable. Following the chapter summary is a listing of the procedure codes for automated approval for each related ICD-9 diagnosis code. 

Below the automated approval codes  is the "Procedure Summary," which breaks down and summarizes the research based on procedure for easier understanding and application. Each summary links to the referenced studies, which are then highlighted and rated for quality.

What is Work Loss Data Institute?
Work Loss Data Institute (WLDI) is an independent database development company focused on workplace health and productivity. For more information on WLDI and its principles, click here.

Can I review ODG Treatment before I purchase it?
Yes. You have 30 days to review ODG Treatment or any ODG product. If you are not satisfied within 30 days of receipt, you may return the item(s) for a complete credit or refund. Call 1-800-488-5548 or click here to order now.

Which format of ODG Treatment is best for me?
ODG Treatment is offered in a hard copy and a web format. Because the website is updated continuously, whereas the hard copy is only printed annually, the web version is strongly recommended for being the most current in an ever-evolving field. Furthermore, the web version is the official "current" edition of ODG Treatment at any point in time, whereas the hard copy will never be as current as the Web edition, but it is provided as a service to those subscribers who prefer a textbook version.

Does WLDI offer initial and ongoing training for its products? 
New: #1 recommendation for ODG training, a free self-paced Web based demo called ODG: Good to Go! -- Has all the benefits of a live demo, but also lets users spend more time on sections of interest, and skip features where training is not needed. To access this new tool, go to www.odg-disability.com/demo/ Other ODG training options are the following: (1) WLDI staff are happy to conduct an online demo of ODG Treatment for you and your colleagues before or after your purchase of the product. In addition, our helpdesk is always open for general questions and guidance about the product. Call 1-800-488-5548 or e-mail odg@worklossdata.com for more information or to schedule a demo. (2) Self-paced training is also available. Click here to go to an online self-paced interactive training demo of ODG Treatment in a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation, requiring up to one hour to complete.  Or, Click here to go to an abbreviated ODG training demo narrative in the MP3 format lasting about thirty minutes; this narrative is designed to walk new users through the complete Website, so access to www.odgtreatment.com is required to fully benefit from the narrative. Finally, Click here to go to a short 15-minute overview of ODG in a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation. (3) In depth courses in how to apply the guidelines, using case studies, are offered by specialized training organizations that are independent of WLDI, and completion of these courses may result in CME or CE credit.  WLDI recommends the courses offered by AADEP.  For information on their courses, go to www.aadep.org, or call AADEP at 800-456-6095.  In addition, the Texas Medical Association offers many courses throughout Texas; go to www.texmed.org or call TMA at 800-880-1300. 

How can I order ODG Treatment?
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