Return To Work: Mind And Body

Course overview

OBJECTIVES - Part 1 1.Describe the relationship between Loss of Self and Loss of Work 2. Explain the health effects of being out of work 3. Discuss the factors that encourage/discourage "earlier Return to Work". 4. Explain the primary issues inherent in stress related claims. OBJECTIVES -- Part 2 1. Identify interventions that focus on returning people to work and improve participants' chances of returning to full duties 2. Describe features and results of the John Hopkins Workers' Compensation Program 3. Explain how integrating work disability management into strategic plans improves morale and the corporate bottom line 4. Describe components of Return-to-Work programs that are effective and barriers to modified work program implementation 5. Describe the relationship dynamics between an injured employee and their employer that either improve or inhibit prospects for early return to work