This section will provide useful information and advice to RTW Co-ordinators. Find policies, tools and useful information to make your job easier.

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Download this document to develop your own return to work program. We have designed this injury management system as an easy reference manual outlining steps for a fast but sustainable return to work process. It incorporates useful tips for developing a successful return to work plan and has been developed in consultation with employers and workers. 

Stress and Bullying at the Workplace
Dr. Peter Cotton presented at our RTW Interest Group on the 20th of May 2010. His extensive experience as a clinical and organisational psychologists as well as his excellent understanding Workers Compensation systems attracted 65 HR Managers and RTW Coordinators from the Sydney Metropolitan area. We received some brilliant feedback on Peter's interactive presentation and we would like to share his knowledge with you. Read about the influence of organisational climate and culture on employee wellbeing outcomes and Workers Compensation costs.

Why Physical Injuries Turn into a Psychological Claim
Day one of a Workers Compensation claim is when employers can begin identifying factors that are likely to influence long-term loss time. Dr Ian Low, Occupational Physician, likes to describe these influences as “poor prognostic indicators”. Dr Low presented his Pathways system at the last RTW Coordinator Interest Group in Sydney on the 14th of October 2010. It takes into account poor prognostic indicators including a worker’s self-perceived social, emotional and physical limitations and their likely impact on return to work. Dr Low argued that these issues could be mitigated by addressing them at the very beginning of the claim process.

Moreover, Dr Low suggested that “claims exceeding the six week post-injury period were no longer related to the initial diagnosis on the WorkCover Medical Certificate, instead, the claims management strategy should involve rigorous medical assessment to ascertain the true diagnosis”. Dr Low suggested that the medical practitioner should be focused on exploring the psychosocial aspects of injury and the worker’s self perceived disability.
 
IME Vs IMC
View Dr Eddie Price's IME Vs IMC presentation which he presentated at the Bartier Perry Seminar back in May.

Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
With the advent of new legislation in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) we have been working closely with employers who have been addressing the changes in the legislation and the impact it will have in their businesses. Accordingly we have put together a summary of the changes to the OH&S legislation to help guide you through the process of making the relevant changes in your workplace.

Helping People to Return to Work
Is the 'medicalising' of psychosocial risk factors actually contributing to worse outcomes? Please read the above article to get more informaiton.