Question 1

The return-to-work coordinator is usually an employee of a third party disability management company.

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Question 2

As a result of feeing stigmatized, some injured employees may return to work too early.

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Some injured employees may feel pressured to return to work early due to stigma or fear of being perceived as weak or uncommitted, potentially risking further injury.

Question 3

Disability management is about prevention as well as restoration of worker health.

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Disability management involves both preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and facilitating the recovery and return to work of employees who have been injured or become ill.

Question 4

The REHADAT Canada database can help new return-to-work coordinators and case managers become effective in their jobs in a shorter period of time.

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Question 5

Early intervention is required only for WCB claims.

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Early intervention is not just required for WCB claims, it is important in any workplace injury or illness to ensure quick and effective treatment, prevention of further harm and return to work planning.

Question 6

Read the following scenario and answer questions.
Organizations have a long history of managing returns to work involving cases of physical disability. However, evidence from WCBs across Canada shows that claims involving disability due to mental health issues are the fastest growing segment of disability claims. Heavier workloads from flatter organizations and hiring freezes have put increased pressure on workers in many industries. Information and communication technologies have greatly increased the pace of work and blurred the boundaries between work time and non-work time (family time, leisure time, or community time). Mental health absences from work can also be as a result of being involved in or seeing a traumatic incident in the workplace.
-What can a return-to-work coordinator do to ensure that negative stereotypes of people with mental illness do not result in a returning worker feeling stigmatized?

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Organizations...

Question 7

A benefit of disability management is to reduce the direct WCB cost.

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Disability management programs aim to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, which can lead to lower Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) costs by minimizing claims and associated expenses.

Question 8

Disability management programs are most effective when developed and applied using the full recovery model.

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Disability management programs are most effective when they are tailored to individual needs and circumstances, rather than strictly adhering to a single model like the full recovery model.

Question 9

Read the following scenario and answer questions.
Organizations have a long history of managing returns to work involving cases of physical disability. However, evidence from WCBs across Canada shows that claims involving disability due to mental health issues are the fastest growing segment of disability claims. Heavier workloads from flatter organizations and hiring freezes have put increased pressure on workers in many industries. Information and communication technologies have greatly increased the pace of work and blurred the boundaries between work time and non-work time (family time, leisure time, or community time). Mental health absences from work can also be as a result of being involved in or seeing a traumatic incident in the workplace.
-What might be a prudent way for Wenxi to find out if going back to the same job is a viable option after a few weeks of treatment for an anxiety disorder?

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A work trial would allow Wenxi to try out returning to their previous job while still receiving treatment for their anxiety disorder. This would provide a structured and supported environment to assess the viability of returning to work, while also allowing for adjustments and accommodations to be made if necessary. Supportive work, light duty work, and work hardening may be suitable options in other situations, but for Wenxi's specific needs a work trial is the most prudent choice.

Question 10

The duty to accommodate is mandated by the legislation of every province and territory.

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Quiz 13: Disability Management and Return to Work