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Bruce Watson delivered the presentation at the 2014 Return to Work Forum. The 2014 Return to Work Forum brought together speakers from multiple sectors to share best practice in return to work, injury management and rehabilitation. For more information about the event, please visit: http://bit.ly/returntowork14
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Regulatory Frameworks and Implications for the Workforce
Bruce Watson, Executive General Manager
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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Year of initial determination
Number of claims by year of initial determination
Commuting
Physical injury
Disease
Psychological injury
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
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Physical injury Psychological injury Disease
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Average weeks of incapacity at 12 months after the end of the injury year
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
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OUR APPROACH
> Healthy and safe workplaces deliver greater productivity and improved workplace participation
> Problems and solutions – working in partnership with employer and service providers
> De-regulation – cutting red tape > Efficiency and effectiveness > Risk oriented services
Productivity and Participation
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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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OUR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MODEL
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OUR APPROACH
• Claims Management > File Review Task Force > Best Practice for Psychological
Injuries and New Claims > Enhancing the Model: “Active
Management” • Actuarial Capability • Employer Engagement
Scheme Liability Management Program
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EMPLOYER AS “REHABILITATION AUTHORITY”
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EMPLOYERS AND RETURN TO WORK
> Early Intervention – Front of House Program
> Rehabilitation Management System
> Starting Over Program
EMPLOYER CASE STUDY Defence Premium Reduction Strategy
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OUR APPROACH Influence in the Workplace
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