What is an Early Return to Work Program?
Early Return to Work Programs return injured workers to productivity as soon as medically possible during their recovery process. Return to Work programs have proven to save organizations 15% to 40% of their claims’ costs by implementing early intervention case management strategies.

How is an Early Return to Work Program implemented?
The first step of a successful Early Return to Work Program is educating the employer on the benefits of Early Return to Work and assisting the employer to develop an appropriate transitional position for the injured worker.

How can Focus On Intervention assist with your Early Return to Work Program
Focus On Intervention specialists work with the employer to research and “brainstorm” opportunities to return the injured worker to an appropriate position.

Our specialists analyze the company’s manpower needs and/or reallocation of job duties among coworkers. We provide assistance and recommendations regarding appropriate ergonomic workplace adjustments.

With frequent treating physician communication, Focus On Intervention monitors the injured worker’s medical status to expedite the worker’s successful return to work.
We provide prompt, concise and accurate information to help facilitate successful case resolution.

Why Transitional Employment?
Transitional employment benefits the employer and employee by:

• Reducing temporary disability payments.
  
• Employee experiences faster recovery (both physically and psychologically) and feels productive while remaining a part of the employment environment.
  
• Company retains the services of valuable, trained employees.
  
• Companies can identify cross-training opportunities that enhance employees’ abilities in their regular jobs.
  
• Damage to the employee’s self-esteem and financial status are minimized.
  
• Reducing medical expenses.
  
• Reduces the chance for permanent disability or cost of litigation.
  
• Early Return to Work discourages fraudulent claims.
  
• Increasing awareness of safe work practices and injury prevention.
  
• Transitional employment can have the effect of acting as a work hardening program in lieu of a costly work hardening therapy program.