March 5, 2012

ODG Certification Now Available to Guideline Users

Encinitas, CA - Work Loss Data Institute (WLDI), publisher of Official Disability Guidelines (ODG), the nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary standard for evidence-based medicine for medical treatment and return-to-work, is pleased to announce a program for current subscribers to obtain ODG Certification.  

Criteria for obtaining certification requires that the applicant has a current subscription to ODG and obtains a score of  80% or higher on the ODG Certification Quiz which follows the complimentary one hour online training program, ODG: Good to Go! Qualifying participants will receive a certificate and seal to show ODG Certification from Work Loss Data Institute that will be valid for one year from the date issued. Certification can be re-obtained annually by renewing subscription to ODG and completion of the then-current quiz. ODG Certification designations include Certified Provider, Reviewer, Case Manager, Adjuster, Attorney, and at the organizational level, Carrier, TPA and URO.

Evidence based medicine is ever-changing due to advances in medical, surgical and pharmaceutical treatment protocols, as well as new findings in complementary or alternative medicine, pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. ODG is unique in that treatment recommendations are based on the most current research with direct links to the supporting evidence, and recommended treatment options are integrated with reported return-to-work best practice pathways, clearly reflecting the impact today’s science has on outcomes and return to functionality.

ODG Certification demonstrates that a provider, reviewer, case manager, adjuster or attorney is up-to-date with the latest treatment options, has a commitment to the principals of evidence-based medicine, and has a process in place to demonstrate knowledge and use of the best treatment and return-to-work data available.

Work Loss Data Institute will maintain an ODG Certified Resource Center through which insurers, employers, TPA’s, provider networks, etc. can refer to assist in identifying ODG Certified Agents for treatment, peer review, IME, UR or case management needs. 

Work Loss Data Institute is an independent database development company focused on workplace health and productivity based in Encinitas, California. The Official Disability Guidelines product line is available in Web-based, textbook and Systems Integration format, as well as the new ODG Mobile Pro App. ODG is used in all 50 states and worldwide. For more information, visit www.worklossdata.com or contact Work Loss Data Institute at 800-488-5548.