Workplace Burn Injuries: Medical and Psychosocial Impact
Tracie Lemus
National Catastrophic Medical Consultant, Midwest Employers Casualty
In this episode, Tracie Lemus discusses workplace burn injuries. The conversation explores the types and severity of burns, the importance of specialized burn centers, recovery timelines, and the high costs of treatment. Tracie also highlights the emotional and physical challenges faced by burn survivors, including pain, scarring and psychosocial impacts. The episode aims to provide employers and injury managers with a foundational understanding of burn injuries and guidance on supporting affected employees.
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Tracie Lemus
National Catastrophic Medical Consultant, Midwest Employers Casualty
Biography
Tracie is a Registered Nurse and accomplished medical claim professional with over 25 years of experience in workers' compensation case management, including catastrophic telephonic case management for employers, physicians, and attorneys. In her current role, Ms. Lemus serves as a catastrophic medical management consultant and subject-matter expert, providing a unique perspective on the identification and management of high-risk workers' compensation cases to develop the best possible resolution for both the injured employee and their employer. Tracie maintains certifications in Case Management and Medicare Set Aside Consulting.
Tracie has an Associate of Science in Nursing from Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL.
