Sometimes the extent of an employee's injury is such it requires a more hands-on approach to returning to work. If you cannot get the employee into a transitional duty assignment, consider other options.

One of these is work hardening, *a re-conditioning program usually taking place off-site in a job-simulated environment.*

• Physical requirements of the injured employee's job description are simulated.
• The employee engages in the job simulation until regaining a certain level of proficiency.
• At some point, depending on the team consensus, the employee is ready to return to work either in a transitional duty or full-time position.
• Work hardening is adapted to keep pace with the employee's changing medical restrictions.
• During the work hardening program an employee follows normal work rules and work schedules; for instance, the employee arrives at the work-hardening facility dressed for work at the time he/she would normally go to work

There is a negative stereotype attached to "clinic doctors" or what many workers call "the workers comp doctor." Contrary to popular belief, these doctors do not work for the insurance carrier.

When reviewing the workers comp claims of employees, there will be five established criteria in the handling of the claims which helps create uniformity in the claim. Read on.

Get the facts, be proactive and make the call! What is the correct plan for the employer? 

The best settlements start the day of the accident. Factors affecting the settlement can be evaluated individually and combined to determine the overall settlement value. What does this entail?

Learn more about the STAR ankle treatment and why Kansas and Texas are early adopters in this now medicare covered solution. 

A Danish study of female employees is offering further evidence that cumulative night-shift work increases the risk of breast cancer, prompting calls for more advice for employers and further research on the issue.

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