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Transitional duty. An overview of program management and placement process.
G A Evangelista-Uhl1, S C Loomis
1Occupational Health Services, Partners Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
Summary
Transitional duty programs help injured employees return to work sooner, retaining valuable staff and reducing disability costs. Occupational health nurses are key to developing, implementing, and evaluating these vital programs.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Safety
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Transitional duty programs facilitate employee return-to-work post-injury or illness.
- These programs aid in retaining experienced employees and reducing disability-related expenses.
- Occupational and environmental health nurses are central to managing these initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of occupational and environmental health nurses in transitional duty programs.
- To outline essential components for successful program development and implementation.
- To emphasize the importance of ongoing evaluation and employee support within these programs.
Main Methods:
- Determining organizational culture and engaging stakeholders.
- Developing a compelling program proposal for diverse audiences.
- Implementing a structured placement process based on functional capacity.
- Conducting routine evaluations for progressive employee placement.
Main Results:
- Transitional duty facilitates earlier return to work.
- Programs contribute to workforce retention and cost reduction.
- Effective program management by nurses is crucial for success.
Conclusions:
- Transitional duty programs are effective for employee rehabilitation and retention.
- Occupational health nurses are vital for program success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing support.
- Continuous evaluation and adaptation are essential for sustained program effectiveness and support.