Case Management Handbook

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This summary page lists all of the articles available. Click the topics in the left hand column to display the articles in your area of interest.

Webinar: Workplace Conflict - Early action at the coal face

contributorMark Belanti

Recognise and resolve conflict in the workplace

Role Summary: Psychologist

contributorA. Richey

Psychology is the study of the mind and associated behaviours. A psychologist's focus may be on either individuals or groups.

How to get the best out of your physiotherapist

contributorA. Richey

Physiotherapy treatment is common for a range of standard conditions, particularly including musculoskeletal injuries.

When you suspect an Employee

contributorA. Richey

The best way to treat an employee claiming an invisible work injury.

Role Summary: Return to Work Coordinator

contributorA. Richey

Effective RTW coordinators play a vital role in injury management and prevention. It's neither a small role nor an easy one, and RTW co-ordinators shouldn't attempt to do it all.

What is an IME?

contributorA. Richey

IME stands for Independent Medical Examination. They are used for a variety of reasons, depending on the situation.

Role Summary: Treaters

contributorA. Richey

The term, 'treaters' includes general practitioners, medical specialists and allied health professionals who provide medical assistance to ill or injured workers.

Role Summary: Rehabilitation Providers

contributorA. Richey

Rehabilitation providers are multidisciplinary organisations which employ professionals from a range of health disciplines.

Role Summary: Exercise Physiologist

contributorA. Richey

Exercise Physiologists are Allied Health professionals who focus on therapeutic physical exercise. They use exercise as medicine.

Role Summary: Senior Management

contributorA. Richey

Senior management provides leadership for the team and sets the tone for the rest of the organisation.

Role Summary: Supervisors

contributorA. Richey

While the employee has the greatest influence over return to work outcomes, supervisor input is not far behind. Supervisors can make an enormous difference to the success of an employee’s return to work.

Role Summary: Co-workers

contributorA. Richey

An injured individual who feels supported and confident with work colleagues has a better return to work outcome. This is a fact.

Role Summary: Families

contributorA. Richey

Families and friends play a vital part in the recovery of injured workers. They provide emotional support as well as physical assistance.

Webinar: How PAIN can be the key to successful RTW

contributorPam Garton, Abilita Services

This webinar discusses how gains can be made by understanding the complexity of factors that contribute to pain and disability, and by using available tools to measure and modify those factors.