Safe Use of Medications
Effective Dates
December 31, 2009 - June 29, 2019
Policy Code
HC-02
General Information
Section 36 of the Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the Act) states that the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) may provide payment for health care assistance. This includes medications appropriate to treat an injured worker’s compensable injury and any associated subsequent disorders that arise from the compensable injury.
Purpose
There can be risks and negative side effects associated with any medication. In particular, opioids (narcotic pain medication) can be harmful if not used safely and monitored appropriately. This policy establishes parameters for the appropriate coverage and safe use of medications, including opioids, in the treatment of compensable injuries. It outlines the responsibilities of the injured worker, the prescribing medical practitioner, the dispensing agency and the YWCHSB.
Policy References
Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Subsequent Disorders or Conditions Resulting from a Work-Related Injury
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022 | EN-10 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Overview: Provision of Health Care Assistance
December 31, 2009 - June 30, 2022 | HC-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Cooperate Part 2 of 4: Roles and Responsibilities
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-02-2 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Duty to Cooperate Part 4 of 4: Penalties for Non Cooperation
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-02-4 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Mitigation of Loss
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-03 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022