 Employee involvement and participation in return to work is fundamental to successful outcomes.
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The partnership approach requires that employees:
| • | Report injuries as soon as possible. Early reporting allows early intervention and can help prevent long term problems. |
| • | Be active participants in return to work and rehabilitation. Employees should communicate suggestions about return to work duties, attend all arranged appointments and work closely with supervisors to develop a return to work plan. |
| • | Make the most of treatment. This includes: |
| • | Complying with treatment; |
| • | Supporting communication between the workplace and the treating practitioners; and |
| • | Report post-injury workplace difficulties early. Modifications can be made and problems dealt with when communicated. Failure to advise problems reduces the success of return to work. |
| • | Keep in touch with the workplace. This is necessary while off work or when there are changes in circumstances, for example if: |
| • | There are updated medical restrictions; |
| • | There is a significant improvement or deterioration in the worker's condition. |
