Designated Medical Provider (DMP)

What is the Designated Medical Provider’s Role?

The DMP should:

• Acquire knowledge of the employer’s business operations and job functions
• Have a contact person identified for the employer
• Provide prompt and appropriate care to injured workers
• Evaluate the injury and develop treatment plans including using the job as part of the recovery process
• Establish functional capabilities
• Provide completed reports promptly. Note: For each medical appointment a Capability Assessment form (C3) or Workability Assessment form should be completed
• Establish and maintain communication with the injured worker, employer, and WSI
• Share in the employer’s goal of keeping the injured worker at work, while making sure abilities match job functions
• Maintain responsibility for the direction of medical management including referral to specialists