Unit of competency Outline

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Develop return to work or injury management strategies

Develop return to work or injury management strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM521
State Code
OCZ27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/04/2021
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
22/04/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a return to work (RTW) or injury management strategy for recipients of personal injury benefits (clients). It includes consulting with stakeholders, identifying areas of employment suited to an injured worker, and developing, reviewing and monitoring RTW to work or injury management programs.The unit applies to those who have developed skills and a broad knowledge base of the personal injury management sector and work independently or across multidisciplinary teams. They have responsibilities for case management and the development of customised strategies.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with stakeholders
  • 1.1 Establish stakeholder working relationships in rehabilitation and RTW and health processes according to organisational policies and procedures and claim requirements
  • 1.2 Provide information to stakeholders on status of injured person according to legislative requirements
2. Identify client needs and employment options
  • 2.1 Determine needs of injured person according to physiological and psychosocial impact of injury
  • 2.2 Arrange and conduct assessments, taking into consideration person’s capacity and disability, according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Assist in choice of employment options available to client by identifying client’s work interests and transferable skills
3. Develop RTW or injury management strategies
  • 3.1 Identify availability of duties and return to community options for injured person in consultation with stakeholders
  • 3.2 Undertake referrals with stakeholders as required to determine functional capacity evaluation and to match work requirements
  • 3.3 Develop objectives, goals and parameters for RTW or injury management programs in consultation with required stakeholders
  • 3.4 Communicate parameters and requirements of RTW or injury management of client to stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements
4. Review and monitor RTW or injury management strategies
  • 4.1 Monitor and review RTW and health program according to organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
  • 4.2 Consult with injured client and stakeholders to obtain feedback on progress and achievement of RTW or injury management program
  • 4.3 Arrange modifications to RTW or injury management programs and additional services to address issues and deficiencies identified through consultation process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUS58 FNSPIM501 Develop a return to work or injury management strategy Unit of competency