OIS/WCB

BENEFITS OF THE OIS PROGRAM

• Same-day access to a physician with a background in work-related injury management and WCB training
• Injured workers are typically seen within 30 minutes of arrival on their first visit
• Expedited access to diagnostics such as MRIs, CT scans, Bone Scans and Ultrasound scans, as well as some treatment services
• Same-day completion and submission of OIS reports to WCB
• Post assessment and treatment communication
• Detailed work restrictions plan which allows employers to provide appropriate modified work for employees
• Follow-up support, including appointments

MEDICENTRES OIS SERVICES

Medicentres Canada is the largest OIS provider in Alberta, with 12 locations in Edmonton and 5 in Calgary. Our OIS clinic locations provide a variety of services including Tetanus immunization and laceration suturing.

If you require further information or support regarding Medicentres’ OIS provision, please contact the OIS Coordinator at OISservices@medicentres.com

For further information about the OIS program visit WCB Alberta’s OIS page here:

https://www.wcb.ab.ca/utility-navigation/ois-resources.html

Medicentres Canada is the largest OIS provider in the Edmonton area with 12 clinics available for employers and injured workers.

Medicentres is also providing the OIS program to employers in the Calgary area at the following clinic:

Employers that are interested in the OIS program must be committed to a modified work program in their workplace. A formal sign-up must be completed and sent to the OIS business assistant at the WCB.