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(1) Where the claimant cannot perform the duties <strong>of</strong> the previous employment or the<br />

targeted jobs, the RS may place the case in rehabilitation status D, Plan Development, with<br />

the concurrence <strong>of</strong> the CE to consider other rehabilitation solutions.<br />

(2) Where the claimant can perform the duties <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> injury job, the RS should<br />

notify the CE immediately. Alternatively, the RS may select other options (e.g., recommend<br />

the application <strong>of</strong> sanctions or the performance <strong>of</strong> a second opinion) and forwards the case<br />

to the CE.<br />

g. Reports. The ORP facility must submit at least two reports. The FCE Report is the basis for<br />

the ORP program plan. The final report should contain the following:<br />

(1) The present and potential status <strong>of</strong> the claimant for each <strong>of</strong> the elements reported in<br />

the FCE or the ORP plan, including the positive or negative changes that have occurred<br />

during the program as well as information on the claimant's attendance, efforts, and<br />

general condition.<br />

(2) Specific information on the vocational and functional status <strong>of</strong> the claimant and<br />

relationship to the targeted job(s), fitness for return to work, and behavioral and attitudinal<br />

status.<br />

(3) Any issues related to work site safety, accommodations, ergonomics, transportation,<br />

etc.<br />

(4) Any additional relevant information, such as recommendations for maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />

work capacity, improvement in functional status, considerations for alternative occupations,<br />

and need for continued monitoring and support.<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 423

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