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Hi

 

I have worked in both ways and i think it depends on the what is logistically feasible. In a world where everyone can get together within appropriate timeframes and you are an onsite service and have the availability for such meetings then a case meeting would be feasible. In other circumstances, particularly if you are an off site service these meetings are not always justifiable on a cost and/or effect basis and in those situations the referring manager can set limits in the referral for you to operate to e.g. can support rehab for 4 weeks only. I also say in my reports " leave it to you as the manager to decide if these recommendations are operationally viable" and try to make the recommendations as flexible as possible to give the manager something to work with.

 

On 15/01/2008, Jane Fairburn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi,

 

I will suggest a 'case review' meeting in some cases where there may be various opinions to take into account – this includes HR, OH, Ops person, the colleague and if they want one a rep/colleague to accompany them.

 

I would also propose this where there are apparent 'misunderstandings' (which are sometimes better described as porkies!!)

 

I do however get the colleague to consent (example attached) and explain that clinical information may be discussed if relevant.

 

It can be useful where required otherwise I caveat my recommendations with "assuming it is operationally feasible" and tell management its up to them to have a discussion with the colleague.

 

With regards,

Jane

Jane Fairburn BSc (Hons) RSpCPH (OH) CMIOSH

Occupational Health Services Director

 

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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto: [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sue Mann (JIC)
Sent: 15 January 2008 14:25
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Return to work

 

 

Hi All,

Have had a new head of HR appointed recently, who states that where they worked before if someone needed a phased return to work it was done with the persons manager, HR person and OH person together, anyone else out there that does it that way, or like me do you do it and then send a letter to the relevant people?

Thanks,

Sue.

 

Sue Mann
Occupational Health Nurse Adviser
John Innes Centre/Institute of Food Research
Norwich BioScience Institutes
Tel: 01603 450564
Fax: 01603 450029

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