Our work with WorkSafeBC to improve early return to work outcomes and reduce duration is paying off.
Construction – 12-Month Rolling STD Duration
The reduction can be attributed to:
- Working together through the Construction Claims Action Committee that helped identify ‘drivers of duration’ and then acting on those areas.
- Introduction of programs from Point 1 findings i.e. ‘Direct Access program’ for soft tissue injuries/ program to address physician advocacy, etc.
- Consultation meetings with high duration firms by WorkSafe Account Manager.
- Increased focus on claims management from BCCSA.
- Much tighter and more effective claims management process at WorkSafe.
- Industry focus on early RTW and Stay at Work programs in addition to Injury Rate reduction.