Deck 13: Australian Workers Compensation Systems

Question 1

The main factors affecting an early return to work are:

A)a reduction in level of complexity of the physical workload and organisation of work.
B)stress reduction programs and income support.
C)the prevention of ongoing disability and high levels of social and supervisor support.
D)a case management program that focuses on the social factors in work injury recovery.

Answer 1

the prevention of ongoing disability and high levels of social and supervisor support.

Question 2

Health care services have one role in workers' compensation,which is to provide diagnostic,treatment and rehabilitation services to injured workers.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Return to work practices are,in general,detrimental towards recovery following a work-related injury or illness.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Benefits provided for work-related injury or illness include:

A)health care expenses,income replacement and vocation rehabilitation.
B)stress reduction programs and income support.
C)the prevention of ongoing disability and high levels of social and supervisor support.
D)case management that focuses on the social factors in work injury recovery.

Question 5

What are the primary systems by which Australian governments address the recovery and rehabilitation of workers?

A)Workcover Australia
B)Workers' compensation
C)Safe Work Australia
D)Return to Work Australia

Question 6

There is a growing body of evidence that return to work (RTW)after injury or illness can:

A)promote recovery,confidence and reinforce core skills.
B)assist with the management of income.
C)provide emotional support care.
D)provide access to early rehabilitation.

Question 7

Workers' compensation systems utilise health care services for two distinct purposes.The primary role of health care practitioners is to:

A)reduce the level of complexity of the physical workload and organisation of work.
B)provide diagnostic,treatment and rehabilitation services to injured workers.
C)the prevention of ongoing disability.
D)provide a management program that focuses on the social factors in work injury recovery.

Question 8

The working environment and the injured worker's relationship with their employer are important social factors that influence recovery and return to work.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about workers' compensation benefits or payments is true?

A)Workers' compensation benefits or payments typically covers a portion of health care expenses.
B)Workers' compensation benefits or payments typically include income replacement payments for the period of time an injured worker is away from work,regardless of fault.
C)Workers' compensation benefits or payments are provided to eligible workers on occasions following a work-related injury or illness,regardless of fault.
D)Workers' compensation benefits or payments will only include health care expenses if the fault lies with the workplace.

Question 10

It has been identified that stressful claims experiences were highly prevalent,and that there were strong associations between stressful experiences during the claims process and:

A)poorer long-term mental and physical health and quality of life.
B)injured workers recover and return to work promptly.
C)empowering the injured person to manage their injury.
D)all of the above.

Question 11

Australia had a complex and fragmented compensation systems that:

A)operate under one central Commonwealth regulator for all states and territories.
B)have been developed by each state and territory,each having developed its own system.
C)have identical policies across all states and territories,but work under different names.
D)are identical across all states with regard to structure,coverage and benefits.

Question 12

A Clinical Framework for the Provision of Health Services has a set of guiding principles for workers 'compensation by:

A)adopting a biopsychosocial approach to treatment to manage injury and recovery.
B)focusing on optimising function.
C)participating in activities and return to work,and using an evidence-based approach to treatment.
D)all of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following most accurately describes the Australian workers' compensation systems?

A)In addition to having one system for each state and territory,there are also three Commonwealth systems.
B)There is one system (WorkCover)that regulates all of the states and a separate system (WorkSafe)that regulates workers' compensation in the territories.
C)One system is in place for each of the states and territories and this is regulated by a Commonwealth system.
D)One Commonwealth system is in place that is responsible for workers' compensation across all of Australia.

Question 14

Australia has a complex and fragmented system of worker's compensations systems which operates under a 'insurance model',with premiums collected from:

A)an annual percentage paid by employees.
B)the state worker's compensation system.
C)an annual subscription to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority.
D)employers based on the risk of work injury occurring at any given employer / workplace.

Question 15

Each of the 11 systems in Australia have adopted policy settings and practices that attempt to:

A)ensure that each person is fully assessed to determine the complexities involved.
B)provide maximum financial support to encourage an early return to work (RTW).
C)maximise RTW and the recovery of those injured,while also ensuring their ongoing financial sustainability.
D)encourage those on compensation to develop a positive outlook and seek psychological support.