Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish and promote rehabilitation program
- Policies are developed and procedures are put into place to support an effective and equitable rehabilitation process.
- Short and long-term plans for return to work and non-return to work rehabilitation are established in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Written permission is obtained where necessary from employees for council contact with medical authorities.
- Education of staff about rehabilitation objectives is undertaken.
- Professional expertise is sought to ensure appropriateness of return to work tables and activities.
- Confidentiality principles are incorporated into systems.
- Establish and implement a return to work program
- Communication occurs with all relevant individuals and departments to ensure understanding of the proposed rehabilitation plan for injured worker.
- Limitations of the worker and performable duties are clearly documented and distributed to relevant employees and departments.
- Appropriate training opportunities are identified and provided where suitable duties are new to the employee.
- Return to work is scheduled within realistic time frames consistent with medical advice.
- Confidentiality principles are strictly adhered to.
- Monitor the return to work program
- Maintain records