Assess, Benchmark and Refine Your Organization's Disability Management Program 1/8/2016 1

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1 Assess, Benchmark and Refine Your Organization's Disability Management Program 1/8/2016 1

2 WHAT IS DISABILITY MANAGEMENT? A process in the workplace designed to facilitate the employment and reintegration of persons with a disability through a coordinated effort and taking into account individual needs, work environment, enterprise needs and legal responsibilities. *Source International Labour Organization of Geneva 1/8/2016 2

3 Founded: 1994 Commitment: Reducing human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society Supported by: Board of Directors and International Council Countries Represented: Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, United States. 1/8/2016 3

4 NIDMAR s main areas of activity include: 1. Education and Training 2. Workplace Program Implementation 3. Consensus Based Disability Management Audit 4. Research and Policy Development Research Initiatives 5. REHADAT Canada 1/8/2016 4

5 BEST PRACTICES The best practices provide detailed information on how the element: Should be structured Should function Should be communicated 1/8/2016 5

6 THE 16 ELEMENTS 1/8/2016 6

7 THE 16 ELEMENTS cont d 1/8/2016 7

8 SCORING The scoring is based on whether the element exists, is developed, communicated, implemented, in practice and is effective. THE SCORING SYSTEM Level O: The element does not exist. Level 1: The element is in the preliminary stages. Level 2: The element is less than fully developed. Level 3: The element is developed, implemented and somewhat effective. Some improvement is required. Level 4: The element is fully developed, well implemented and extremely effective. 1/8/2016 8

9 WHY AUDIT? To identify what processes/ programs exist within the organization To monitor the effectiveness of current programs Assess the need for program changes due to negotiations To ensure compliance with legislation Corporate re-structuring Rising costs 1/8/2016 9

10 Certified Auditor Objective process (CBDMA) Audit the program as a whole Formal Report FORMAL AUDIT INFORMAL AUDIT Internal discussions with key stakeholders Audit one specific process or portion of the program Determine what elements are missing and how/if to change the program

11 Draw conclusions Gather and assess the evidence The Identify the required resources Audit Process Determine the focus of the project

12 THE DM SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL 1/8/

13 USING THE TOOL The DM Self Assessment is a web based tool that can be accessed only via a dedicated URL owned by NIDMAR licensed organizations. The DM Self Assessment consists of 39 questions and the respondent will be required to answer "Yes", "No", or "Unsure" to each question. To proceed to complete the online DM Self Assessment, access the tab marked DMSA Questions and click on the link "Commence Assessment". Prior to completing the online DM Self Assessment, it is recommended that the Terms of Use be reviewed - a pdf file can be downloaded when clicking on the tab marked "Terms of Use (pdf)". Some basic information is required in order to complete the DM Self Assessment such as a valid address. Other information is optional, and is identified on the webpage. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the questions. The tool will "time out" after 10 minutes of inactivity and the entered data will be lost. It is not possible to go back at a future date and resume completing an assessment. Once all questions have been answered, the respondent will push the "Submit" button and the final report will be ed shortly thereafter. Acclaim Ability Management Inc. 1/8/

14 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Both workers and management work together on disability management workplace issues. Yes No Unsure The Disability Management program processes and objectives are communicated so as to maximize company wide understanding. Yes No Unsure The current benefit program is designed to support early intervention and return to work. Yes No Unsure All ergonomic interventions are undertaken as needed. Yes No Unsure Do you track costs associated with the disability management program? Yes No Unsure 1/8/

15 REPORT COMPONENTS Organization Overview (location, size, industry) A summary of the audit results: # of YES # NO # UNSURE Results of the Self Assessment Chart Definitions Appendix DM Program Elements 1/8/

16 The Self Assessment Report provides the user with the following information: Overview of the essential components of an effective DM program. Inventory of the components of their current program. A starting point to begin exploring options for change. A baseline from which to expand and measure the program going forward. 1/8/

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