1. Towards International Standards in Return to Work
Edinburgh
September 6, 2013

2. The Disability Management Process Model
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research™ (NIDMAR), founded in 1984 by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada, is an internationally recognized organization committed to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability. As a long-term labour-management and multi-party organization committed to disability management in the workplace, the National Institute is supported by an endowment fund created through contributions from the federal and provincial governments, major private corporations, and public organizations.

3. Global Business Rationale
Annually:
2 million work-related deaths
270 million work accidents
160 million work-related health disorders
60 million workers suffer permanent work-
related disabilities
For a total of – $1.25 trillion US annual cost,
or 4% of global GDP
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research™ (NIDMAR), founded in 1984 by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada, is an internationally recognized organization committed to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability. As a long-term labour-management and multi-party organization committed to disability management in the workplace, the National Institute is supported by an endowment fund created through contributions from the federal and provincial governments, major private corporations, and public organizations.

4. What are the issues around the world?
Economic / competitive
Labour market / demographic changes
Social justice
Legislative
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research™ (NIDMAR), founded in 1984 by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada, is an internationally recognized organization committed to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability. As a long-term labour-management and multi-party organization committed to disability management in the workplace, the National Institute is supported by an endowment fund created through contributions from the federal and provincial governments, major private corporations, and public organizations.

5. What can we achieve with effective disability management programs?
Reduce the socio-economic impact of
disabling conditions on employers, workers
and society
Increase competitive position of businesses
through cost reduction and increased
productivity

6. What can we achieve with effective disability management programs?
Maximize employer attachment for individuals
who acquire a disabling condition
Increase the labour force participation of
people with disabilities

7. What can we achieve with effective disability management programs?
Address current labour market issues:
increasing mental health issues
aging workforce
reduced labour force availability

8. DM in Context What can be accomplished with DM?
Reduce disability-related expenditures by 30 – 50%
Reduce LTD uptake by up to 50%
Generate a ROI of $1 : $10
Maintain attachment to pre-disability employer
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research™ (NIDMAR), founded in 1984 by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada, is an internationally recognized organization committed to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability. As a long-term labour-management and multi-party organization committed to disability management in the workplace, the National Institute is supported by an endowment fund created through contributions from the federal and provincial governments, major private corporations, and public organizations.

9. DM in Context What major challenges often influence DM success?
Structural barriers
Individual circumstances
Attitudinal and perceptual factors
Benefit / insurance program design and delivery
Statutory framework
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research™ (NIDMAR), founded in 1984 by the Disabled Workers Foundation of Canada, is an internationally recognized organization committed to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability. As a long-term labour-management and multi-party organization committed to disability management in the workplace, the National Institute is supported by an endowment fund created through contributions from the federal and provincial governments, major private corporations, and public organizations.

10. The IDMSC is a federally registered, non-profit society in Canada with Board members representing, at this point (in 2013), 16 countries

11. International Labour Organization
(ILO) Geneva - research initiative in
Evidence-based best practice research

12. Universal Key Success Factors
Injury prevention and safety programs
Health promotion and wellness programs
Early intervention, combined with formal
return to work programs
Policies and procedures jointly endorsed
by labour and management

13. Universal Key Success Factors
Benefit program design
Internal and external communication systems
Education
Transitional work options
Workplace accommodations

14. Universal Key Success Factors
Identification of key workplace personnel
Accountability
Regulation
Supportive enterprise cultures

15. CBDMA Description Measures compliance Used for Evaluation Monitoring
Benchmarking
Rate setting
Program promotion

16. CBDMA Functionality 360 TQM tool
Unique evidence-based, consensus-based
and survey-based questions
Administered through Certified Auditors

17. Elements Joint worker-management support and empowerment
Responsibility, accountability and authority
Workplace culture and policy development
Information and communication management

18. Elements Benefit design and influences
Knowledge and skills of the DM practitioner
Accident prevention and safety programs
Occupational ergonomics

19. Elements Health promotion and wellness
Injury, disability and lost time patterns
Disability cost benefit data
Early intervention and worker communication
protocol

20. Elements Case management procedures Return to work coordination
Transitional work options
Workplace accommodations

21. Scores at a Glance

23. Essential Skills and Competencies
Disability management theory and practice
Legislation and benefit programs
Labour-management relations
Communication and problem-solving skills
Disability case management

24. Essential Skills and Competencies
Return to work coordination
Health, psycho-social, prevention and
functional aspects of disability
Program management and evaluation
Ethical and professional conduct