Workers Compensation

When you have a work injury, you need immediate and efficient care from the experts at My NP in Folsom, California. Laura Galindo, FNP, and the team of occupational medicine health care professionals specialize in workers’ compensation care, providing individualized treatment plans that support healing so patients can get back to work quickly. Call the office or schedule a consultation online for workers’ compensation care focused on patient recovery. Walk-ins are welcome, and telemedicine appointments are available.

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of health insurance that covers medical costs and lost wages for workers injured on the job. Employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to cover these costs and take care of their employees. 

Not all healthcare providers take workers’ compensation insurance because it often requires additional paperwork. My NP is an occupational medicine practice specializing in work injuries, providing expert and efficient workers’ compensation care. 

When do I need workers’ compensation care?

You need workers’ compensation care when you have a work-related injury. These types of injuries vary and may depend on your job. Types of work injuries include:

• Acute injuries such as a fall or car accident (job-related)
• Chronic injuries that develop over time 
• Illness from workplace chemical exposure

You should seek medical care for any work injury as soon as it happens. The sooner you get care, the faster you can expect to recover. 

My NP offers fast triage and open communication between employee and employer; the patient receives immediate first aid and the ongoing care necessary to heal.

What can I expect during workers’ compensation care?

You can expect comprehensive and patient-centered care from the team at My NP when you come in for workers’ compensation care. They ask detailed questions about your injury, including how it happened, your symptoms, and the activities that make it worse.

They also ask about your medical history, perform a physical exam, and conduct diagnostic tests to confirm or rule out a diagnosis.

What are workers’ compensation treatments?

Treatment for your workers’ compensation injury depends on your injury type. The team at My NP provides initial first-aid care and ongoing medical management so you can get back to your job as quickly as possible without the risk of further injury.

Treatment may include:

• Activity modification
• Bracing and splinting
• Physical therapy
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Pain medication
• Referrals to health care specialists

The team has you come in regularly for care to monitor your recovery until you’re back to your normal work duties.

For expert workers’ compensation care from a highly skilled team, call My NP or schedule an appointment online today.