Elements and Performance Criteria
- Consult with stakeholders
- Stakeholder working relationships are established in the rehabilitation and return to work and health process in accordance with organisation guidelines and case requirements
- Accurate and timely information is provided to stakeholders on the status of the person in accordance with legislative requirements
- Identify area of employment suited to an injured person
- Preparation and assessments required prior to identifying targeted employment areas is conducted, taking into consideration an injured person's disability and medical and available work options in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Work interests and transferable skills are identified to assist in the choice of employment options available to the injured person
- Develop return to work and health strategies
- Preparation and assessments required prior to the development of return to work and health program is conducted, considering the injured person, the workplace, home and the medical management of the case
- Active consultation with stakeholders is undertaken to identify the availability of duties using a worksite assessment or other relevant information
- Referrals with stakeholders are undertaken as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required
- Objectives, goals and parameters for the return to work and health program are developed in consultation with key stakeholders
- Induction, training, timing and supervision for new or alternative duties are negotiated with key stakeholders
- Where required return to work and health programs are negotiated with relevant stakeholders
- Parameters and requirements of the return to work and health of an injured person are communicated to all parties in accordance with organisation guidelines and legislative requirements
- Review and monitor return to work and health strategies
- Monitoring protocols are established and maintained to review the return to work and health program in accordance with organisation guidelines and legislative requirements
- Liability requirements are communicated to the new/host employer in accordance with legislative requirements
- Consultation is undertaken with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on the progress and achievement of return to work and health program
- Modifications to return to work and health programs and additional services are arranged to address issues and deficiencies as identified through the consultation process