Question 1

For supported and sheltered work, what is likely to be required to meet the duty to accommodate?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary changes to work tasks and the work environment 
B)  temporary changes to work tasks and permanent changes to the work environment 
C)  permanent changes to work tasks and temporary changes to the work environment 
D)  permanent changes to work tasks and permanent changes to the work environment 
A)  temporary changes to work tasks and the work environment 
B)  temporary changes to work tasks and permanent changes to the work environment 
C)  permanent changes to work tasks and temporary changes to the work environment 
D)  permanent changes to work tasks and permanent changes to the work environment

Question 2

How does case management facilitate the recovery of an injured worker?

Accepted Answer

A)  through arrangement of quick, low-cost treatment 
B)  by motivating them to want to return to work 
C)  by coordinating care from different providers 
D)  by working with stakeholders on job redesign 
A)  through arrangement of quick, low-cost treatment 
B)  by motivating them to want to return to work 
C)  by coordinating care from different providers 
D)  by working with stakeholders on job redesign

Question 3

In the business case for disability management, what is an intangible benefit of effective disability management and return-to-work programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower WCB premiums 
B)  maintenance of high productivity 
C)  higher job satisfaction of injured workers 
D)  improvement in the company's reputation 
A)  lower WCB premiums 
B)  maintenance of high productivity 
C)  higher job satisfaction of injured workers 
D)  improvement in the company's reputation

Question 4

A benefit of disability management is to reduce the direct WCB cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Roohani is returning to work after a month and a half. What stage would her absence fall into, according to the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  subacute 
D)  subchronic 
A)  acute 
B)  chronic 
C)  subacute 
D)  subchronic

Question 6

What was the key event in Vancouver Coastal Health's overhaul of their disability management program?

Accepted Answer

A)  bringing the program in-house 
B)  allocating more resources to the program 
C)  getting buy-in from senior management 
D)  working with the union on early intervention 
A)  bringing the program in-house 
B)  allocating more resources to the program 
C)  getting buy-in from senior management 
D)  working with the union on early intervention

Question 7

What is an example of light-duty work, assigned due to a back injury, which does not involve work hardening?

Accepted Answer

A)  a chef taking a leave of absence to write a cookbook 
B)  a hairdresser resuming work on a part-time basis 
C)  a road worker shifting to the road signal part of the crew (stop/go signal) 
D)  a nurse taking a new job in over the phone healthcare (Telehealth) 
A)  a chef taking a leave of absence to write a cookbook 
B)  a hairdresser resuming work on a part-time basis 
C)  a road worker shifting to the road signal part of the crew (stop/go signal) 
D)  a nurse taking a new job in over the phone healthcare (Telehealth)

Question 8

As a result of feeing stigmatized, some injured employees may return to work too early.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who is often overlooked when planning modified work arrangements for an injured worker?

Accepted Answer

A)  the worker's family 
B)  the worker's coworkers 
C)  the workers' family physician 
D)  the worker's union representative 
A)  the worker's family 
B)  the worker's coworkers 
C)  the workers' family physician 
D)  the worker's union representative

Question 10

The return-to-work coordinator is usually an employee of a third party disability management company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For supported and sheltered work, what is likely to be required to meet the duty to accommodate?

How does case management facilitate the recovery of an injured worker?

In the business case for disability management, what is an intangible benefit of effective disability management and return-to-work programs?

A benefit of disability management is to reduce the direct WCB cost.

Roohani is returning to work after a month and a half. What stage would her absence fall into, according to the textbook?

What was the key event in Vancouver Coastal Health's overhaul of their disability management program?

What is an example of light-duty work, assigned due to a back injury, which does not involve work hardening?

As a result of feeing stigmatized, some injured employees may return to work too early.

Who is often overlooked when planning modified work arrangements for an injured worker?

The return-to-work coordinator is usually an employee of a third party disability management company.

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Chemical and Biological Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence

Training

Motivating Safety Behaviour at Work

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs

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Exam 13: Disability Management and Return to Work

For supported and sheltered work, what is likely to be required to meet the duty to accommodate?

How does case management facilitate the recovery of an injured worker?

In the business case for disability management, what is an intangible benefit of effective disability management and return-to-work programs?

A benefit of disability management is to reduce the direct WCB cost.

Roohani is returning to work after a month and a half. What stage would her absence fall into, according to the textbook?

What was the key event in Vancouver Coastal Health's overhaul of their disability management program?

What is an example of light-duty work, assigned due to a back injury, which does not involve work hardening?

As a result of feeing stigmatized, some injured employees may return to work too early.

Who is often overlooked when planning modified work arrangements for an injured worker?

The return-to-work coordinator is usually an employee of a third party disability management company.

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Chemical and Biological Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence

Training

Motivating Safety Behaviour at Work

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs

Filters