The right time for return to work: Optimising work participation for patients/clients recovering from injury or illness
Attend this webinar to hear our interdisciplinary panel discuss strategies for how practitioners can guide and advocate for a well-timed and healthy return to work for patients with injuries or illnesses.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss holistic assessment for an appropriate time to return to work, including considerations of physical capabilities, psychological health and workplace environment.
- Outline ways to collaborate with employers and supporting health practitioners to ensure return to work programs accommodate workers’ capabilities focusing on the right role, responsibilities and right time to return to work.
- Explore ways to stay engaged and adjust care plans with the worker after they return to work to ensure continued successful work participation.
Our interdisciplinary panel:
- Dr Mary Wyatt, Occupational Physician, Vic
- Nancy Abdelnour, Principal - Support, Recovery & Systems at Telstra, Vic
- Dr Lori Shore, Psychologist, Vic
- Facilitator: Prof Steve Trumble, General Practitioner, Vic
Before the webinar:
This webinar is supported by It Pays to Care
