What is an FCE?
Volume 1, Issue 1
May 20th, 2007
May 20th, 2007
An FCE or Functional Capacity Evaluation is the comprehensive, objective testing of an individual’s ability to
perform physical tasks over a period of several hours or days.
Certified FCE Provider setting up for an evaluation.
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Connect can help you determine a claimant’s work tolerance and/or endurance by scheduling an FCE with one of our network providers who is highly qualified and experienced in performing FCEs.
Test results and observations of the claimant’s consistency of effort and behavior are documented.
When should you consider an FCE?
- To help you determine a claimant’s capacity to perform certain physical activities related to occupational duties and capacity to work.
- To provide objective data when there is a discrepancy between the subjective complaints and other objective clinical or non-clinical factors.
- To establish an individual’s progress in a rehabilitation program or to evaluate a recommended vocational plan.
- To provide documentation for case closure.
Who administers the FCE?
Only highly qualified licensed physical or occupational therapists who are experienced in performing FCEs administer them for Connect. Both test results and observations of the claimant’s consistency of effort and behavior are documented.
Why use Connect to arrange an FCE?
Connect selects FCE specialists who are experienced in determining the appropriate testing protocols for the condition, and who can make objective observations of effort and limiting behaviors during the entire FCE.
Connect takes into consideration the distance a claimant may be asked to travel when selecting an FCE specialist. Click here to view a partial listing of our network provider locations.
Connect schedules the FCE appointment, arranges any transportation/translator requirements, confirms the appointment with the referral source and provider (as well as the claimant, if requested), and provides the highest level of internet security through 128 bit encryption services allowing reports to be uploaded or viewed/printed via asp directly from your PC.
Connect reviews and critiques the final FCE report for objective results.
The cost associated with arranging an FCE is competitively priced.
Connect takes into consideration the distance a claimant may be asked to travel when selecting an FCE specialist. Click here to view a partial listing of our network provider locations.
Connect schedules the FCE appointment, arranges any transportation/translator requirements, confirms the appointment with the referral source and provider (as well as the claimant, if requested), and provides the highest level of internet security through 128 bit encryption services allowing reports to be uploaded or viewed/printed via asp directly from your PC.
Connect reviews and critiques the final FCE report for objective results.
The cost associated with arranging an FCE is competitively priced.
How do I refer a case for an FCE?
Click on the Schedule FCE on our website at www.connectfce.com, email, or fax us your request; we are glad to work with which ever method is most convenient for you