Thanks Sharon and Stephanie.
As I said, I too am confused as to why the OHP has recommended what he
has at this stage. It leaves this individual in a limited position. I
have previously advised Access to Work to the individual and need to
check if they have contacted them. I will definitely advise that the
company obtains further assessment before any decisions are made.
Kind Regards
Lesley
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Sent: 20 September 2011 11:21
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Functional capacity WRULD?
I would concur with the comments below but am a bit mystified as to how
it can be recommended that the person should be permanently restricted
in what they do without a more specified /boken down diagnosis? In
todays world that rather limits any employment possibilities longer
term.
I use a physio to give an opinion/treatment for such cases - he can
normally "target" the specific reasons for the symptoms (eg De
Quervains/thoracic outlet syndrome etc or any combination thereof) and
treat symptomatically with a variety of treatments that he can do , in
the mean time OH make recommendations re aids, adjustments/work
patterns/breaks and review on regular basis
Voice activated software is very good but may not work if the work is
data inputting into pre- designated fields
I think that your case may well be going the capability route without
some more input from someone....
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Sent: 20 September 2011 10:11
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Functional capacity WRULD?
Hi Lesley
I would go for a full functional capacity assessment as a last straw
- your right about the adjustments you have considered however it is
a bit of a red flag as they have diagnosed WRULD however there is no
specific diagnosis you have given within this criteria and this could
vary with what you would implement
Wayne Llwellyn is a subscriber to this this list and he can give good
advice and he offers this type of service - i would go for the FCA
firstly if you have up to date reports and provide them for the
review and have the employee reviewed in the workplace by the
assessor - voice activated sounds good and i see the limitations
however depending on their job there may be other things that could
also be considered - remember its for the employer to worry about the
adjustments and having AtW involved would be good particulary if
there is risk of termination on the grounds of capability
good luck very interesting
Stephanie
On 20 Sep 2011, at 10:03, Lesley Bamford wrote:
> Morning Everyone,
>
> I have an employee diagnosed as having WRULD (by an idependant OHP
> and GP) from working with a mouse and keying in data . They have
> seen the OHP on 2 occasions now. They have seen an orthopaedic
> surgeon and had nerve conduction studies - all returned NAD. They
> have had physio with little improvement. No further treatment is
> indicated. The OHP's recent recommendations are going to be very
> difficult for the company to follow. ie. Keying and PC work removed
> and no repetitive actions, permanently. I have previously
> recommended ergonomic mouse, change of software, using alternative
> hand for phone, regular breaks etc with no benefit, but now the
> recommendation is no PC work at all! Voice activated software would
> be difficult as the employee sits close to colleagues in a small
> office environment.
> I feel that the advice I have had so far is conflicting. Before the
> company makes any descisions I feel as though more information
> should be gained. Can anyone share their thoughts as to which route
> they would now go down regarding further assessment or am I over
> killing it?
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Lesley
>
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