APG-I Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines Online

APG-I is ACOEM’s latest web based application that includes a more searchable interface allowing greater functionality of chapters that are updated with ACOEM's improved evidence-based methodology. This online tool will dramatically improve the usability of ACOEM’s Practice Guidelines and It also provides users with first access to chapters as they are updated (2010 updates include a new Hip and Groin and updated Neck, Knee, Shoulder and Ankle/Foot chapters).

In order to help users with the complexities introduced by new evidence based recommendations and states that rely on older or different evidence based recommendations we have introduced APG-I Plus. Plus will include an optional state, initial release will include California only, with options for Colorado and New York scheduled for release later this year. Included with Plus is a one button search duplication functionality that will allow users to repeat a search done for California in the most current Guidelines.

ACOEM’s Guidelines are the gold standard in effective treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses. They are intended to help improve or restore the health of those workers who incur occupationally related illnesses or injuries. ACOEM’s are the only evidence-based guidelines that focus on returning employees to work within 90 days of an injury or illness. However, medical issues outside of the 90-day range are also addressed throughout the Guidelines. The Guidelines are an important tool for occupational and other physicians, health care professionals, insurers, employers, attorneys, and all others with responsibility for or involvement in worker health and workers’ compensation systems. They also include a series of foundational chapters that are a perfect introduction for non-occupational specialists beginning to see injured workers in their practice.