Every person on transitional duty should meet WEEKLY with the transitional duty (TD) Coordinator to determine if increasing strength or capability is possible to allow additional job tasks. There should be a gradually increasing capacity. Make sure to send a letter (first class) to employee’s address advising of time and date of meeting. Good to vary time of meeting each week. For employee’s who cannot attend on site meetings, you might discuss with options for field-based nurse case manager to visit the employees.
1- It keeps employees in the “loop” at the workplace. This keeps them mentally engaged in your workplace, and thus more likely to fully recover and return to work.
2- It gives employers the opportunity to determine increased capacity for transitional duty assignments.
3- It allows employees to bring up any obstacles to return to work or medical care they are experiencing.
4- It allows employer and employee to coordinate new TD capacity, look at new positions, and discuss transitional duty options
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