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Injury Management in Sydney and How It Benefits You and Your Employees

Injury management is an important part of any workplace safety program. It is the process of preventing, treating, and rehabilitating workplace injuries. Injury management is important for employers and employees alike, as it can help reduce the costs associated with workplace injuries, improve employee morale, and increase productivity.

The first benefit of injury management is that it can help reduce the costs associated with workplace injuries. By implementing an effective injury management program, employers can reduce the amount of time and money spent on medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with workplace injuries. This can help employers save money in the long run, as they will not have to pay out as much in medical bills and lost wages.

The second benefit of injury management is that it can improve employee morale. When employees feel that their employer is taking steps to protect them from workplace injuries, they are more likely to be motivated and productive. This can lead to increased productivity and a better overall work environment.

The third benefit of injury management is that it can help increase productivity. When employees are not injured, they are able to work more efficiently and effectively. This can lead to increased profits for the company, as well as improved customer satisfaction.

Finally, injury management can help reduce the risk of future injuries. By implementing an effective injury management program, employers can reduce the chances of future injuries occurring. This can help reduce the amount of time and money spent on medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with workplace injuries.

In conclusion, injury management is an important part of any workplace safety program. It can help reduce the costs associated with workplace injuries, improve employee morale, and increase productivity. By implementing an effective injury management program, employers can reduce the chances of future injuries occurring and save money in the long run. 

Injury Management in Sydney: Why early treatment is critical in reducing lost time to injury (LTI).

Injury Management is an important service for your business.

Positive Health Group will help you by minimising loss of time to injury (LTI), productivity and revenue by reducing overall injury costs.

Time to treatment of an injury is a critical benchmark to ensuring your injured employee can return to work (RTW) in a timely manner. Our RTW plan is to effectively treat and manage injuries with no waiting, whilst ensuring the injured team member receives the best of care at all times.

In fact, your injured employee can see one of our doctors for an assessment and then, if required, walk across the corridor to a physiotherapist to begin treatment.

We strive to ensure a full recovery and return to work in the shortest possible time, and we can provide WorkCover certificates on the spot.

Call 02 9804 0480 to discuss your injury management requirements and book your first appointment.

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In-Clinic Injury Management in Sydney

Come and receive treatment in our of our Sydney-based clinics located across the city where our Injury Management doctors can create a RTW plan and issue WorkCover Certificates of Capacity on the spot.

Injury Management by Telehealth

Injury Management via Telehealth (Video Link)

Receive treatment advice from anywhere across Australia via our telehealth (video link) service. Fast, convenient, and less waiting time. Same service can issue WorkCover Certificates of Capacity and Return-to-Work (RTW) plans.

Injury Management in Sydney- what does it include?

The detail included in the Injury Management service will vary depending on the nature of the injury.

Our objective is always to provide the best possible response to the management of workplace injuries, so injured workers can remain at work or return to work at the earliest appropriate time

Our Injury Management service includes:

• Treatment

• Physiotherapy

• Rehabilitation

• Retraining

• Claims management

• Telehealth consultations

• Billing under AMA/WorkCover/SIRA scheduled rates

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Top 4 causes of work-related injuries.

Slips and falls are the most common cause of workplace injury with over 25% of all injuries reported in the workplace.

Overexertion (Lifting, pushing, pulling or bending) is the second most common way persons experienced their work related injury or illness, with 15% of people reporting it.

This was followed by being struck or cut by an object (15%) and motor vehicle incidents come in at 10% of all workplace injuries.


Source: ABS.

25%

Fall or slip on
same level

18%

Overexertion (lifting, 
pulling, bending)

15%

Struck or cut by
an object 

10%

Motor Vehicle
Incidents

Workplace Injuries 

Workplace injuries are a common occurrence in many industries, and they can range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious injuries that can lead to long-term disability or even mortality. The most common workplace injuries include slips, trips, and falls; strains; contact with objects and equipment; and motor vehicle accidents.

Slips, trips, and falls are the most common type of workplace injury, accounting for more than 25% of all workplace injuries. These injuries can occur when workers slip on wet or slippery surfaces, trip over objects, or fall from heights. To reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls, employers should ensure that floors are kept clean and dry, and that any objects that could cause a trip are removed from walkways.

Overexertion is another common workplace injury, accounting for more than 20% of all workplace injuries. Overexertion injuries can occur when workers lift, push, pull, or carry objects that are too heavy or awkward for them to handle safely. To reduce the risk of overexertion injuries, employers should provide workers with proper training on how to lift and carry objects safely, and should ensure that workers have access to the right tools and equipment to help them do their jobs safely.

Contact with objects and equipment is another common workplace injury, accounting for more than 15% of all workplace injuries. These injuries can occur when workers come into contact with sharp objects, heavy machinery, or other hazardous objects or equipment. To reduce the risk of contact with objects and equipment, employers should ensure that workers are properly trained on how to use the equipment safely, and that all equipment is properly maintained and inspected regularly.

Finally, motor vehicle accidents are a common workplace injury, accounting for more than 10% of all workplace injuries. These injuries can occur when workers are driving for work-related purposes, such as making deliveries or transporting goods. To reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents, employers should ensure that workers are properly trained on how to drive safely, and that all vehicles are properly maintained and inspected regularly.

In conclusion, workplace injuries are a common occurrence in many industries, and they can range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious injuries that can lead to long-term disability or even death. The most common workplace injuries include slips, trips, and falls; overexertion; contact with objects and equipment; and motor vehicle accidents. Employers should take steps to reduce the risk of these injuries by providing workers with proper training and ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and inspected regularly.

Best Injury Management for Your Employees

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Acute Injury Management

We work very closely with your injured employee to ensure they are healed rapidly and can return to work with minimal delay.
We use proven techniques to promote a fast resolution for a wide range of common injuries. In this way, the employee benefits in the short term while minimising the impact of the injury in the long term. 

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On-site Physiotherapy

Your employee can start their physiotherapy immediately after seeing a doctor. We are literally a one-stop shop for injury management.

We can provide your staff with a fast and effective treatment of Musculoskeletal injuries and monitor any impact they may have on your employee's ability to return to work and safely perform the inherent requirements of their job. 

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Comprehensive Team Approach

We will liaise with your rehabilitation case manager, Work Place Manager, and the insurance provider to ensure holistic case management.

Most often, you may never see a bill from us because we will deal with the insurers directly and never have to bother you.

We make it easy for you to do business with us and take better care of your employees.

Supporting Your Employees through Return to Work Case Conferences

Return-to-work (RTW) case conferences can support an injured worker’s recovery and return to work.

We bring together, in a collaborative setting, the injured worker, ourselves (the healthcare provider), the agent, occupational rehabilitation consultant and where appropriate, the employer, to set goals and agree on a tailored and supportive plan forward for the injured worker.

  • Quickly set goals and agree on a supportive treatment plan
  • All parties are informed and on the same page
  • Proven to support an injured worker's rapid recovery.
Injury Management Return to Work Case conferences

WorkCover Injury Claims in Sydney

WorkCover injury claims are a type of insurance claim that is made when an employee is injured while on the job. The claim is made to the employer’s WorkCover insurance provider, who will then assess the claim and determine the amount of compensation that is due to the injured employee.

The first step in making a WorkCover injury claim is to report the injury to the employer. This should be done as soon as possible after the injury has occurred, as the employer is required to report the injury to the WorkCover insurance provider within 48 hours. The employer will then provide the employee with a claim form, which must be completed and returned to the employer.

The claim form will ask for details about the injury, including the date and time of the injury, the type of injury, and the circumstances surrounding the injury. It will also ask for details about the employee’s medical history, including any pre-existing conditions that may have contributed to the injury. The employee must also provide details about any lost wages or other financial losses that have resulted from the injury.

Once the claim form has been completed and returned to the employer, the employer will then forward it to the WorkCover insurance provider. The insurance provider will then assess the claim and determine the amount of compensation that is due to the employee. This amount will depend on the severity of the injury, the amount of lost wages, and any other financial losses that have been incurred.

The insurance provider will then contact the employee to discuss the claim and to arrange for payment of the compensation. The employee may also be asked to provide additional information or documentation to support the claim. Once the claim has been approved, the insurance provider will then make the payment to the employee.

In some cases, the employee may be entitled to additional benefits, such as medical expenses or rehabilitation services. These benefits will be discussed with the employee and the insurance provider.

Making a WorkCover injury claim can be a complicated process, but it is important to ensure that the claim is made correctly and that all relevant information is provided. This will help to ensure that the employee receives the compensation that they are entitled to. 

Positive Health Group can help eliminate the hassle of WorkCover claims by taking care of everything as part of our Inury Management service. Call us today for more information.

Telehealth Consultations

Outpatient telehealth consultations provide rapid access to health advice, and are proven to reduce the number of visits and hospital admissions, while dramatically improving clinical outcomes.

  • Easy, fast, and cost-effective access to healthcare 
  • Perfect for when patient mobility is limited
  • Both patient and doctor can be anywhere
  • Fast Return-to-Work (RTW) and low LTIs.
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