Disability Management: Strategies for Success

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1 January 28, 2017

2 Disability Management: Strategies for Success Part 1 Stay at Work/Return to Work Programs Impact on Worker Health & Productivity Stan Scioscia, M.Ed, CRC, CDMS January 28 th, 2017

3 Develop a Healthier and Productive Workforce Return to Work (RTW) and Stay at Work Solutions : Best Practices

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5 About CDMS Purpose To provide certification and recertification to ensure the competence of those who provide disability management services Vision To serve those who contribute to the health and well-being of organizations through integrated ability management. Scope of Practice Leaves of Absence CDMS certificants demonstrate a level of competency across 4 identified Practice Areas: Disability and Work Interruption Case Management Workplace Intervention for Disability Prevention Program Development, Management, and Evaluation Employment Leaves and Benefits Administration 5

6 CDMS Certification Program History - Overview Founded in 1984 Rich history spanning over 30 years Only independent, nationally accredited program that certifies disability management specialists Gold standard in workplace solutions Promotes competence, high professional standards, and ethical practice in the field Rooted in the Insurance Industry Organization established as the Certification of Insurance Rehabilitation Specialists Commission (CIRSC) 6

7 CDMS Certification Program Total number of certificants: 2599 Two Exam Windows: March and September CDMS Certification Eligibility criteria: Education A bachelor's degree in any discipline, or RN State Licensure Employment A minimum of 12 months of acceptable full-time employment (or its equivalent) providing direct disability management services to individuals with disabilities receiving benefits from a disability compensation system 7

8 CDMS Products/Services Core Knowledge Curriculum/ADMS Designation Online, case-based curriculum Successful completion leads to ADMS designation Study supplement for certification candidates Practice Exam Self-assessment for exam candidates CDMS Career Center Online employment resource CDMS CE Provider Pre-Approval Certification Verification 8

9 Disability Compensation Systems Workers Compensation STD/LTD Insurance Employer Group Plans Statutory Disability (CASDI, NYDBL, NJTDI) Salary Continuation Programs Voluntary Illness & Disability Social Security Disability

10 It s about what employees can do Work policy review and support Strong SAW/RTW policies are important Consistently applied avoids litigation Implementation of the return-to-work program is key to productivity Customized based on industry/sic code Interactive Process Input from all parties, Employee, Employer and Treating Physician

11 Stay at Work = absence management Keep employees productive Minimize lost-time costs Assessment of SAW and RTW policies & procedures Online training Optimizing Absence Management Consultative Solutions Ergonomic assessments & products Empower employees On-site vocational support Job analysis

12 Tools of the Trade Functional Capacity Evaluation Job Analysis and Descriptions Will Ergonomic Assessment add value Develop a Return to Work Plan Identify opportunities for Transitional Duty Explore Progressive adjustments (time/hours) Vocational Evaluation & Alternatives

13 Understanding Disability Impairments Conditions caused by Injury at Work Non-Occupational disease Chronic or Co-Morbid conditions At Home, Sport and Auto Accidents Behavioral Health Mental Illness Treatment for Addiction work readjustment

14 Simple changes can have a big impact Ergonomic equipment and onsite assessment can: Keep employees safe and productive Reduce potential for work-related injury and disability Minimize costs

15 Team Training Engaging HR and Supervisor Buy-in Clarify Roles and Set Expectations Foster Communication and Feedback Emphasis on Safety and Reevaluate Recognition and Reward Success

16 RTW = Maintaining productivity every step of the way Key elements of a successful return to work program Vocational rehabilitation consultant Employer, manager/supervisor Proactive engagement with treating physician Employee agrees to Return-to-work plan

17 Disability Management specialists support your return-to-work plan Intervene early for the greatest impact Focus on the whole person Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists with advanced degrees and years of industry experience Work with employee, employer and provider *

18 Hands-on support with a disability case manager Identify resources including nurse or vocational case manager Administer your RTW program Program results tracking

19 Summary: SAW/RTW Programs Think beyond the individual Explore the Environment & Nature of Work Will Ergonomic Assessment help? Collaboration EE, ER and Attending Physician Define Pitfalls or Obstacles to Success Job Description Functional Capacity Transitional Duty, Progressive increase in duty Follow up: Day 1, 3, 7 14, 30...

20 Thank you A