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Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies

Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPIM401
State Code
AUS54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies for recipients of personal injury benefits. It encompasses applying specific knowledge of rehabilitation processes, injury management models and relevant legislation, along with strong case management and analysis skills.It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, coordinate multiple tasks and make judgements regarding recommended actions and client case management, particularly in long-term or high risk claims.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide rehabilitation advice and return to work and health strategies
  • 1.1 Provide information on available rehabilitation services to relevant parties
  • 1.2 Ensure advice provided highlights benefits of early intervention and parameters of personal injury management system
  • 1.3 Reinforce legislative rights and responsibilities of relevant parties
2. Establish rehabilitation need and potential for return to work and health
  • 2.1 Determine nature and status of claim and refer high risk claims for appropriate rehabilitation as early as practicable
  • 2.2 Assess rehabilitation needs and potential for return to work and health with reference to all available documentation and information as soon as possible after injury, and communicate to relevant parties and injured person
  • 2.3 Develop objectives, goals and parameters for rehabilitation and return to work and health in consultation with key stakeholders
3. Assess rehabilitation and return to work and health plan
  • 3.1 Assess rehabilitation plans to ensure and facilitate early, safe and durable return to work and health outcome
  • 3.2 Promote cooperative participation between injured person, relevant parties and medical providers in developing occupational rehabilitation program and return to work and health plan
  • 3.3 Outline program of graduated and suitable work duties in plan
  • 3.4 Provide plans that include details and lists of specific return to work and health goals, objectives for injured person to achieve, services to be provided, and estimates of cost and duration of services
4. Arrange rehabilitation services
  • 4.1 Arrange rehabilitation services and relevant assistance to meet client needs
  • 4.2 Facilitate access to reasonable rehabilitation treatment to restore injured persons as much as possible to their pre-injury capacity
  • 4.3 Assist injured person to return to meaningful employment with pre-injury or new employer
  • 4.4 Arrange payments for services according to reasonable costs and in accordance with schedule of fees
5. Monitor client's progress
  • 5.1 Monitor effectiveness of rehabilitation services and review to reflect changing client needs
  • 5.2 Maintain regular communication with relevant parties
  • 5.3 Ensure direction and progress of case towards person’s return to work and health is progressively arranged and actively monitored, and manage regular reviews by professional specialists and rehabilitation providers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4278 FNSPIM401A Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to work and health strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ54 FNSPIM411 Plan and implement rehabilitation and return to life strategies Unit of competency