COHN Disability and Return-to-Work 5

Question 1

The 'biopsychosocial model' of disability, as applied in return-to-work, recognizes that disability is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Biological, psychological, and social factors interacting together

Answer

The biopsychosocial model recognizes that disability results from the interaction of biological (injury severity), psychological (fear, depression), and social (workplace relationships, culture) factors.

Question 2

An employee with a documented anxiety disorder requests a quiet workspace as an ADA accommodation. The employer should:

Accepted Answer

Engage in the interactive process to determine if the accommodation is reasonable

Answer

The ADA covers mental health conditions, and employers must engage in a good-faith interactive process to determine whether a requested accommodation is reasonable.

Question 3

Which metric BEST measures the effectiveness of a return-to-work program?

Accepted Answer

Lost workday rate, total disability duration, and percentage of workers successfully returning to their original position

Answer

Program effectiveness is best measured by outcome metrics such as lost workday rates, total disability duration, and the rate of successful return to the original position.

Question 4

A COHN is conducting a post-offer employment examination. The primary purpose of this examination is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a baseline of physical capabilities and identify any conditions requiring accommodation before job start

Answer

Post-offer exams establish a baseline of the new hire's physical status and help identify accommodation needs — they must not be used to discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Question 5

When an employee's work restrictions conflict with the employer's production needs, the COHN's BEST approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a multidisciplinary meeting to problem-solve modified duty options that honor restrictions while meeting operational needs

Answer

The COHN facilitates collaborative problem-solving among all stakeholders to find solutions that respect medical restrictions while addressing operational realities.

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COHN Disability and Return-to-Work 5