Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) | Nurse Case Manager

Inside an empty hospitalThe use of the Functional Capacity Evaluation in Illinois is a growing area in the practice.  Many issues exist regarding their proper use.

Attorney Marc B. Stookal spoke to a group of 200 nurse case managers and claims adjustors regarding the use of the Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) in cases of multiple body part injuries. The seminar was presented on April 24, 2012.

The discussion centered around the validity and usefulness of the FCE in the injured employee who has sustained injuries to more than one part of the body.

We have seen cases where multiple work injuries have occurred with one body part healing at a different rate than another injured part. The issue becomes the level of physical improvement and whether or not the employee can return to work within the existing restrictions.

The event was well received.