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…What it Means to You

What is Return to Work?: 

What is Return to Work? Your trained and experienced employee continues to do meaningful work for your business while recovering.

Are you ready?: 

Are you ready? More injured employees will be released to work, before they are 100% recovered.

Why RTW Is Important to Employers: 

Why RTW Is Important to Employers Maintain trained workforce Manage absences Pay wages for beneficial work Reduce related business costs

Why RTW is Important to Employees: 

Why RTW is Important to Employees Retain employment related benefits Retain job skills Avoid secondary complications Prevent de-conditioning

Consequences of Lost Time : 

Consequences of Lost Time Social isolation Financial burdens More medical care

RTW: A Shared Responsibility: 

RTW: A Shared Responsibility Employer Employee Health care providers Adjuster/Carrier

RTW Success Basics: 

RTW Success Basics Commitment Education Communication

Commitment: Changing Everyone’s Expectations: 

Commitment: Changing Everyone’s Expectations Written policy Consistency Safety & prevention Training Accountability

Education: Remove the Surprises! : 

Education: Remove the Surprises! What to do What to expect

Communication: Its Good for the Soul : 

Communication: Its Good for the Soul Employer Contact Employee Treating Doctor Adjuster Case Manager

Finding Appropriate Work: Easier Than You Think!: 

Finding Appropriate Work: Easier Than You Think! Tasks - Functions - Duties

Where to Look: 

Where to Look Employee’s regular job Trade jobs & cross train Fill in for absences What needs to be done Part time & reduced capacity

Identifying Work Assignments : 

Identifying Work Assignments Medically appropriate Productive Permanent changes Temporary and/or transitional FMLA and ADA considerations

Non Medical Issues Contribute to Lost Time: 

Non Medical Issues Contribute to Lost Time Family issues Money issues Fear of re-injury

We’re from the Government and We’re Here to Help You, Really!: 

We’re from the Government and We’re Here to Help You, Really! Education Safety & Prevention TWC & DARS initiatives $$$$mall Employer Pilot Program

The Bottom Line Is…: 

The Bottom Line Is… The longer your employee is away from work, the more it costs you and the worse it is for your injured employee