Encouraging RTW

Employers with effective Return to Work Programs...

Provide prior communication about workers compensation
Provide access to medical treatment on the first day
Arrange transport / escort worker to doctor
Involve Doctors who set expectations for recovery and explain how injury will affect worker’s ability to perform job
Involve Drs who provide enough information about workers comp, medical condition and how to speed recovery
Regularly stay in touch with worker during recovery period
Treat injury as genuine
Have a formal Return-to-Work program
Encourage / support RTW as soon as possible
Provide a modified job environment until fully recovered
Provide job security

Source:Intracorp