by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 11, 2022 | Injury Management
Work-related injuries can include physical injuries, psychological disorders or diseases. Injury management process is often defined as a workplace-managed process incorporating the employer, worker, medical management & providers. The process commences from the time of injury & facilitates efficient recovery form injury or return to suitable employment. When effective, the injury management process provides physical, psychological & financial benefits to workers.
So what are the injury management process responsibilities of the employer & worker in the workplace?
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by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 14, 2022 | Injury Management, Work Health & Safety
Creating a healthy and safe workplace will support the health, safety, and wellbeing of workers of all ages. Managing an ageing workforce is becoming an important consideration for all Australian workplaces.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 7, 2022 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Workers Compensation
Evidence shows an individual recovers from an injury better at work than by remaining at home. Being off work not only impacts your workers health and wellbeing, yet remaining at home can have a negative impact on their financial situation as well as relationships with colleagues, family and friends.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 12, 2021 | Claim management, Claims, Injury Management
Effective claims management process typical requires a business to ensure they have practical WHS procedures, an efficient first response protocol, an embedded workplace injury process, early reporting, intervention and an tailored return to work plan to support their employee’s injury management. Workers compensation claims management process can be complex & we are here to make it easier for you.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 25, 2021 | Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
Early contact from the employer is important following a workplace injury and can improve the workers recovery and their return to work outcomes. Research shows that making early contact helps your worker feel supported in their recovery and when contact is maintained, they are more likely to achieve better recovery outcomes.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 27, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health Program
Work hardening is an important injury prevention strategy used by many businesses to help minimise workplace injuries, risks & to assist workers return to work post injury, illness or long term absence. A Work Hardening Program is a allied health designed program to help workers to able to safely perform the required functions of their role. Why are Work Hardening Programs Important?
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