Certified Disability Management Specialist Flashcards

Beliefs about those with impairments

Answer: Ex 4 of barriers to return to work

Attitudes towards people with disabilities can greatly influence their experiences and opportunities in various aspects of life, including employment. Unfortunately, negative attitudes and misconceptions about disability persist in society, leading to barriers and discrimination.

Support with medical care and rehabilitation, information on pay and benefits, pre-return evaluations, creation of a return to work plan, execution of the project, monitoring and modification of the project, and evaluation

Answer: Steps in return to work process

The return to work process typically involves several steps to ensure a smooth transition for employees who have been absent from work due to illness, injury, or disability.

It is designed to lower the expenses associated with all absences, whether brought on by the need to care for a sick kid, a brief sickness, a lack of contentment with one's work, or accidents.

Answer: Absence management

Absence management refers to the systematic approach taken by organizations to manage and reduce employee absences. It aims to address various types of absences, including those caused by the need to care for a sick child, short-term illnesses, work-life dissatisfaction, and injuries. The goal of absence management is to minimize the costs associated with employee absences and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.

Person in charge of helping a worker who has limitations as a result of an injury or sickness return to work

Answer: The return to work coordinator

The return to work coordinator is the person responsible for assisting an employee who has incurred impairments as a result of an injury or illness to return to work. The specific role and responsibilities of a return to work coordinator may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the organization's policies. However, their primary focus is to support the employee throughout the return to work process.

Involves evaluating disability insurance claims to see if they are accepted.

Answer: Claims Management

Claims management refers to the process of administering disability insurance claims to determine whether or not a claim is approved and to ensure that the necessary benefits and support are provided to the claimant. It involves various activities and responsibilities to assess the validity of the claim, process the paperwork, and make appropriate decisions

Are the approaches to treatment and practice described based on approved and acknowledged principles. tend to be supported by facts.

Answer: Standards or codes of practice

Standards or codes of practice are stated approaches to care and practice that are based on recognized and accepted principles. These standards serve as guidelines or benchmarks for professionals in a specific field to ensure that they provide high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based care or services. Standards or codes of practice are developed by professional organizations, regulatory bodies, or industry associations to promote consistency, safety, and accountability.

A need for effective or good work performance

Answer: Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

A bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) refers to a qualification or requirement that is considered essential for proper or efficient job performance in a particular occupation or role. BFORs are typically established to ensure that individuals hired for a specific job possess the necessary skills, qualifications, or attributes to perform the essential duties of the position.