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Graded return to work
A graded return to work:
- Allows an injured employee to return to work on reduced hours or duties when they are unable to return to their full pre-injury hours or duties initially
- Allows an injured employee to return to work safely and earlier than would otherwise be possible
- Builds up the injured employee’s physical and/or psychological ability to manage tasks by using actual work tasks. This form of rehabilitation is referred to as work hardening or work conditioning
- Assists the employee to maintain their work habits such as getting up to attend work, interacting with co-workers, and keeping pace with changes and developments in the workplace
Components of a graded return to work program:
- Clearly defined goals and objectives
- A well structured and documented program outlining the specific duties and hours of work, and how and when it is proposed these should be upgraded
- Other conditions of the program such as exercise and rest breaks
- The roles and responsibilities of all the parties involved in the program should be clearly articulated