Having integrated processes, where all team members work in concert is essential in managing the complexities of today’s injury and disability environment.
But, knowing how and when to access specific medical expertise and worker’s compensation professionals is critical. Simply controlling usage doesn’t necessarily contain costs. FOH offers a combination of consulting and professional services to meet your injury/illness and medical employability concerns.
The FOH Approach:
Research has consistently shown that after an illness or injury, the best route for an employee is to return to a work/life routine as soon as possible.
Also, a growing body of research indicates the psychosocial aspects of workplace behavior play a critical role in the development of a disability and the speed with which the employee returns-to-work (RTW). Key aspects include
- supervisors' engagement in the process of RTW and
- The speed with which the employee returns to a supportive work group.
Unfortunately, to date, management of disability and workers' compensation has relied almost solely on the medical cause of absence, without considering the behavioral aspects of physical disability.
FOH recognizes the necessity of integrating medical aspects with the behavioral aspects related to an illness or injury. We offer: