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Improving return to work outcomes. Formalizing the process.

Mary Lou Wassel1

  • 1Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|June 26, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Formalizing a return-to-work (RTW) program involves creating a policy and conducting job analyses to support transitional work. Occupational health nurses are key to monitoring outcomes and demonstrating cost savings.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Workplace Safety
  • Health Services Management

Background:

  • Employers face pressure to reduce absenteeism and disability costs.
  • Formalized return-to-work (RTW) programs offer a solution to improve productivity.
  • Establishing a structured RTW program is crucial for employee well-being and business continuity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential steps for employers in formalizing their RTW programs.
  • To highlight the role of job analyses in facilitating transitional work.
  • To emphasize the contribution of occupational health nurses in RTW program success.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a written corporate RTW policy statement.
  • Conducting comprehensive job analyses to quantify physical and environmental requirements.

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  • Utilizing job analysis data to create proactive transitional work options.

    • Main Results:

    • Formalized RTW programs can decrease absences and disability costs.
    • Job analyses provide essential data for effective transitional work planning.
    • Occupational health nurses play a vital role in outcome assessment and cost-benefit translation.

    Conclusions:

    • Formalizing RTW programs requires a written policy and detailed job analyses.
    • Transitional work options are enhanced by understanding job demands.
    • Occupational health nurses are critical for measuring RTW program effectiveness and financial impact.