WHC4003 Occupational Health Management Flash Cards

1) Early Intervention. Early intervention, whether in the form of early contact by employers or early referral to occupational health and rehabilitation services, is important in facilitating an earlier return to work. 2)Proactive Organisational Procedures. Proactive procedures undertaken by organisations in the management of sickness absence (such as implementing sickness absence policies that include flexible working arrangements, trigger points for management action and return to work interviews) are vital for effective management of LTSA. 3) Communication and Cooperation Between Stakeholders. The role of key stakeholders, such as employers, managers, employees, community physicians, general practitioners (GPs) and occupational health, and the level of interaction between them have been highlighted as critical to the effective management of LTSA. 4) Multidisciplinary Workplace-Based Occupational Rehabilitation Programmes and Provision of Modified Duties. Workplace-based occupational rehabilitation and modified duties have been extensively researched and identified as an essential part of the successful management of LTSA through facilitation of earlier return to work.