This new competitive process will allow WorkSafeBC to:
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Establish a list of qualified Providers for Return to Work Support Services;
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Institute formal requirements for the qualification process;
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Initiate a formal contract process for WorkSafeBC Return to Work Support Service Providers;
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Standardize referral and invoicing procedures;
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Establish quality assurance standards; and
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Commence a review process for performance monitoring and standards.
Return to Work Support Services are designed to provide supported return to work services for those Injured Workers who do not require structured treatment programs. Return to Work Support Services includes:
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Job Site Visits;
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Job Demands Analysis;
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Graduated Return to Work Planning; and
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Graduated Return to Work Monitoring.
All Return to Work Support Service Providers will be required to have a formal contract with WorkSafeBC to provide these Services for WorkSafeBC Injured Workers.