A Comparative Study between Army Civilian Workforce and Private Industry Workforce Workers' Compensation Claims Management

<p>This study compares the Department of the Army, Civilian Worker's Compensation Program to the Private Industry Workforce Worker's Compensation Program. Quantitative research is implemented throughout the study and will compare the cost of workers compensation (WC) claims between the Army and Private Industry. Ultimately, the study will analyze the following items; (a) the Army's current WC program and case management procedures, (b) the description of a gold standard private industry WC program and case management procedures, and (c) a comparison of the costs and outcomes of both programs. </p> <p>Specific research and methodology included an investigation of the Army and Private Industry Workers Compensation doctrine, programs, and policies to gain a greater understanding of what is being implemented and why the private industry workforce serves as a golden standard. Interviews have also been conducted with case managers and safety and occupational health specialist from both workforces. Additionally, the final step included a cost analysis of carpal tunnel workers compensation claims that have been filled from 2008-2012. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Safety, Security, and Emergency Management

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2014

Author dc:creator

• Hart, Melanie Claire

• Workers Compensation
• injury case management
• Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Melanie Claire Hart

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/204

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1202