Injured Workers – JRM Nurse Consultants

By Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LNC, LEHP
Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant & Workers’ Compensation Case Manager

One of the most common questions I receive from providers is whether they need to see an injured worker every 30 days to update their work status. While Florida Statute § 440.13(2)(c) is often cited, there tends to be confusion surrounding its interpretation.

Here’s what the statute actually says:

“The physician shall release the employee to return to work with or without restrictions, and such release shall be reported to the employer and the carrier. The physician shall reevaluate the injured worker at intervals not exceeding 30 days, unless the carrier authorizes less frequent visits.”

But what does this really mean in practical terms?

It does not mean the provider must physically see the patient every 30 days. Rather, they must ensure that updated work status documentation is issued at least every 30 days. If the worker has not been seen in person but continues under care with no change in status, the provider may issue a note or DWC-25 indicating that the work status remains the same and that it is being continued based on previous clinical findings.

This clarification is essential, especially for providers managing high caseloads or patients with chronic injuries who may not require in-person follow-up that frequently.

Best Practice Tip:
Document clearly that the extension of restrictions or duty status is based on prior clinical evaluation, and indicate the date of the last in-person visit. This keeps the employer, insurer, and injured worker all aligned.

If you’re a provider navigating Florida workers’ compensation cases and want help streamlining your documentation while remaining compliant, I’m here to help.

Contact Rosie Moore, DNP, RN, LEHP, LNC, BC-FMP
Email: rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
Phone: 407-760-1662
Website: www.jrmnurseconsultants.com

Functional medicine and care coordination that help injured workers safely return to work — while supporting providers, employers, and insurers.

Starting JRM Nurse Consultants was born out of a deep commitment to helping injured workers and healthcare providers navigate the often-complex world of workers’ compensation and injury recovery.

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Functional Medicine Nurse Consultant, I witnessed firsthand the struggles many injured individuals face—not just with their physical recovery but also with the overwhelming administrative hurdles that come with workers’ compensation claims. Providers, too, often found themselves burdened by paperwork, compliance requirements, and fragmented communication, which could delay care and impact outcomes.

JRM Nurse Consultants was created to fill that gap. We offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and holistic support, focusing on streamlining medical documentation, case management, and care coordination. But what truly sets us apart is our functional medicine approach. We look beyond symptoms and treatment dates, addressing the root causes of chronic pain, inflammation, stress, and other factors that can delay healing.

At JRM Nurse Consultants, our commitment is to compassionate care while fully recognizing the important roles that insurance carriers, employers, and providers play in the workers’ compensation process. We understand that insurers prioritize managing claims efficiently and reducing costs, and we support these goals by helping providers navigate the complex workers’ comp system with clear, accurate documentation and ongoing communication with claims adjusters. Our approach integrates functional medicine to address the root causes of injury, promoting faster, safer return-to-work outcomes that benefit injured workers, employers, and insurers alike. By bridging clinical care with system navigation and collaboration, we ensure everyone’s needs are met — protecting health while supporting cost-effective, compliant claims management.

Our services include timely, accurate medical documentation aligned with state and federal workers’ compensation requirements, ongoing case monitoring, facilitating treatment authorizations, and referral coordination to trusted providers. Additionally, we provide functional medicine coaching that empowers injured workers to actively participate in their recovery through nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments.

Since launching JRM Nurse Consultants, we have proudly supported hundreds of injured workers and their healthcare teams, helping them achieve better outcomes and smoother return-to-work transitions. Our mission is to transform injury recovery into a more compassionate experience—one that recognizes the whole person, not just the injury.

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If you’re a provider, employer, or adjuster seeking a collaborative approach to injury recovery — or an injured worker navigating a complicated case — we’d love to talk.
📧 Email: rosie@jrmnurseconsultants.com
🌐 Visit: www.jrmnurseconsultants.com
📞 Call: 407-760-1662

Let’s work together to create safer, smoother return-to-work outcomes — with care that truly addresses the whole picture.

Years of experience in Work Comp, Case Management, Disease Management, Utilization Review and Prior Authorization.

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