DWC Tightens Standards for Psychological Reports in Comp

Colorado has adopted more detailed documentation standards for psychological evaluations used in its workers’ compensation system, a move state officials say will improve consistency, clinical rigor and decisions across claims. The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation amended Rule 18-4(G)(4)(b), effective Jan. 1, to require more comprehensive reporting in all psychological diagnostic evaluations. The revisions were informed by model language developed at the division’s request by clinicians from the Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence, a Denver-based mental he...