Health Management in the Workplace

JCU has established Health Management processes to assist staff with both work related and non-work related health conditions and injuries. Health Management processes ensure the University adheres to legislative requirements with respect to workers’ compensation claims as well as equity and inclusion.

Staff with a workers’ compensation claim are to refer to the Health Management: Workers’ Compensation Procedure for specific processes. Staff with a non-compensable injury or health condition are to refer to the Health Management: Workplace Adjustments Procedure.

Support for staff under the Health Management Policy and procedures includes:

• Provision of workplace adjustments: changes made to the work environment or conditions that enables a Staff Member to safely fulfil the inherent requirements of their role. Workplace adjustments are to be documented using the Workplace Adjustment Request Form.
• Provision of workplace rehabilitation: A type of workplace adjustment that includes temporary changes to a Staff Member’s work arrangements i.e. working modified hours and/or duties, documented through a Suitable Duties Plan.

Key features of Health Management at JCU

• Health Management is medically guided
• Health Management is a consultative process
• Health Management is a risk based process

The role of the Injury Prevention & Management Advisor (IPaMA) is to interpret medical advice, undertake workplace assessments, coordinate workers’ compensation claims (where relevant) and consult with relevant parties to provide advice and guidance on how to safely accommodate staff with an injury or health condition in the workplace.

Health Management inquiries should be directed to rehab@jcu.edu.au

Workplace injuries are to be reported via RiskWare.