Center of Occupational Health & Education (COHE) is a pilot project funded by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to improve outcomes for injured workers and to prevent disability.
There are two pilot projects in operation in the state of Washington. The first project began in Renton at Valley Medical Center. The second was started in December 2002 in Spokane at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute. Both Projects have as their objectives:
- To improve occupational health expertise by mentoring physicians who deal with injured workers.
- To streamline the return to work process.
- To increase efficiency and communication amongst stakeholders in the occupational health community.
- To enhance stakeholder satisfaction through the innovative use of technology including web-based applications, telehealth, and expert systems.
- To improve injured worker outcomes.
- To prevent disability.
WSU has been a COHE Employer since July 1, 2006. By partnering with the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute team, we have been able to increase communication with Labor
COHE Physicians/Providers
COHE RTW Form
