6c.Are claims lodged with Injured workers are supported to consult an appropriate medical WorkCover Qld as soon as professional as soon as possible after an injury, to get a Workers’ possible when workers are Compensation medical certificate (entitlements to workers injured? compensation usually arise once a worker has consulted a doctor or dentist for treatment) Claims records indicate that claims are lodged with WorkCover Qld as soon as possible after becoming aware of the injury (worker entitlements to workers compensation may be compromised when claims are not lodged as soon as possible). 6d.Are at work’ and Have arrangements been made with the local medical centre/GP/staff ‘stay return to work/suitable duties health centre for priority treatment? plans developed for workers Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties benefits are explained sustaining an injury or illness to workers. in the workplace? Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties plans, are available for all injured workers, where appropriate. Stay at work and return to work plans are developed in consultation with the injured worker, treating medical practitioner/s and the employer. Is a copy of the final stay at work and suitable duties plan provided to the injured worker? Is there a letter available to send to GPs to inform them of businesses injury management policy and available suitable duties? If suitable duties aren’t available, are alternatives considered? (e.g. host employment, retraining, working from home) 6e.Does the workplace have A Rehabilitation and Return to Work Co-ordinator has been appointed sufficient resources available and trained, if required. for assisting injured External Rehabilitation Providers are used, if required. employees and co-ordinating return to work programs?
6c.Are claims lodged with WorkCover Qld as soon as possible when workers are injured? Injured workers are supported to consult an appropriate medical professional as soon as possible after an injury, to get a Workers’ Compensation medical certificate (entitlements to workers compensation usually arise once a worker has consulted a doctor or dentist for treatment) Claims records indicate that claims are lodged with WorkCover Qld as soon as possible after becoming aware of the injury (worker entitlements to workers compensation may be compromised when claims are not lodged as soon as possible). 6d.Are ‘stay at work’ and return to work/suitable duties plans developed for workers sustaining an injury or illness in the workplace? Have arrangements been made with the local medical centre/GP/staff health centre for priority treatment? Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties benefits are explained to workers. Stay at work and return to work/suitable duties plans, are available for all injured workers, where appropriate. Stay at work and return to work plans are developed in consultation with the injured worker, treating medical practitioner/s and the employer. Is a copy of the final stay at work and suitable duties plan provided to the injured worker? Is there a letter available to send to GPs to inform them of businesses injury management policy and available suitable duties? If suitable duties aren’t available, are alternatives considered? (e.g. host employment, retraining, working from home) 6e.Does the workplace have sufficient resources available for assisting injured employees and co-ordinating return to work programs? A Rehabilitation and Return to Work Co-ordinator has been appointed and trained, if required. External Rehabilitation Providers are used, if required.
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