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Develop a return to work or injury management strategy

Develop a return to work or injury management strategy

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM501
State Code
AUS58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a return to work or injury management strategy for a recipient of personal injury benefits. It encompasses consulting with stakeholders, identifying areas of employment suited to an injured worker, and developing, reviewing and monitoring return to work and injury management programs.It applies to individuals who have well-developed skills and knowledge of the sector, services and organisation and work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibilities for case management and the development of customised strategies.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with stakeholders
  • 1.1 Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and/or return to work and health process in accordance with organisational guidelines and case requirements
  • 1.2 Provide accurate and timely information to stakeholders on status of person in accordance with legislative requirements
2. Determine needs of injured person
  • 2.1 Determine needs of injured person in line with physiological and psychosocial impact of injury
  • 2.2 Arrange or conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.3 Identify work interests and transferable skills to assist in choice of employment options available to injured person
3. Develop return to work or injury management strategies
  • 3.1 Actively consult with stakeholders to identify availability of duties or return to community options for injured person
  • 3.2 Undertake referrals with stakeholders as necessary to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements as required
  • 3.3 Develop objectives, goals and parameters for return to work or injury management program in consultation with key stakeholders
  • 3.4 Communicate parameters and requirements of return to work or injury management of injured person to all parties in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
4. Review and monitor return to work or injury management strategies
  • 4.1 Establish and maintain monitoring protocols to review return to work and health program in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
  • 4.2 Communicate liability requirements to employer in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 4.3 Consult with injured person and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of return to work or injury management program
  • 4.4 Arrange modifications to return to work or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4290 FNSPIM501A Develop a return to work and health strategy Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ27 FNSPIM521 Develop return to work or injury management strategies Unit of competency