January 28, 2017

• Part 1

• Stay at Work/Return to Work Programs

• Impact on Worker Health & Productivity

• Stan Scioscia, M.Ed, CRC, CDMS

• January 28th, 2017

Disability Management:Strategies for Success

Develop a Healthier and Productive Workforce

Return to Work (RTW) and Stay at Work Solutions : Best Practices

About CDMS

• PurposeTo provide certification and recertification to ensure the competence of those who provide disability management services

• VisionTo serve those who contribute to the health and well-being of organizations through integrated ability management.

• Scope of PracticeCDMS 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

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Leaves of Absence

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)

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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

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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

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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

It’s about what employeescan do

Consistently applied avoids litigation

Customized based on industry/SIC code

Input from all parties, Employee, Employer and Treating Physician

Work policy review and support

Strong SAW/RTW policies are important

Implementation of the return-to-work program is key to productivity

Interactive Process

• Keep employees productive

• Minimize lost-time costs

• Empower employees

Stay at Work = absence management

Assessment of SAW and RTW

policies & procedures

Ergonomic assessments & products

On-site vocational

supportJob analysis

Online training “Optimizing

Absence Management”

Consultative Solutions

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

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

• Ergonomic equipment and onsite assessment can:

• Keep employees safe and productive

• Reduce potential for work-related injury and disability

• Minimize costs

Simple changes can have a big impact

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

Proactive engagement with treating physician

Employer, manager/supervisor

Vocational rehabilitation consultant

Employee agrees to Return-to-work plan

Key elements of a successful return to work program

RTW = Maintaining productivityevery step of the way

Disability Management specialists support your return-to-work plan

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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists with advanced degrees and years of industry experience

Intervene early for the greatest impact

Focus on the whole person

Work with employee, employer and provider

Hands-on supportwith a disability case manager

Identify resources

including nurse or vocational case manager

Administer your RTW program

Program results tracking

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...

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