January 28, 2017 - · PDF fileAbout CDMS •Purpose To provide certification and...
Transcript of January 28, 2017 - · PDF fileAbout CDMS •Purpose To provide certification and...
• 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...