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Definitions
Activity of Daily Living (ADL)— The self-care, communication, and mobility skills required for independence in everyday living.
Division—The Division of Workers’ Compensation within the Department of Labor and Employment Security of the State of Florida.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Orthotics, and Prosthetics—Articles of a more permanent nature that are genetally prescribed for prolonged or continuous use. Orthotics are mechanical appliances used to support and correct deformities. Prosthetics are artificial substitutes used to replace missing parts or a device to augment performance of a natural function.
DWC—An acronym for the Division of Workers’ Compensation, which is responsible for the administration of the Florida Workers’ Compensation program. Current Workers’ Compensation forms, including health care claim forms, have this designation.Health Care Provider—As defined in s.440. 13, F.S., a physician or any recog nized practitioner who provides skilled services pursuant to the prescription of, or under the supervision or direction of, a physician.
Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)—As defined in s.440.13(1)(k), F.S., means an objective evaluation of the injured employee’s medical condition by a physician. An IME may be requested by tghe carrier or the injured employee and may include the treating physician. Each party, however, is bound by his or her selection of an independent medical examiner pursuant to s.440.13(5),
F.S. LES Form DWC—An acronym for Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers’ Compensation, which is found on all forms, including appropriate health care forms that are designed to report Workers’ Compensation information. (This acronym replaced the LES form BCL acronym in April; 1990.) Maximum Medical Improvement—The date after which further recovery from, or lasting improvement to, an injury or disease can no longer be reasonably anticipated, based upon reasonable medical probability.
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