Return to work - Employer and Worker Presentation - WorkCover ...

July 2010 Key AmendmentsReturn to Work PlansA simple plan for co-ordinating andmanaging treatment, rehabilitationand return to workThe IMC must ensure that a RTWPlan is prepared where a workerIs likely to be incapacitated for more than5 working daysReducing the requirement for RTWPlans to be completed from 14 daysto 5 days ensures that RTW willcommence without delayInjury Management PlansA comprehensive planThe IMC to ensure that a IM Plan isprepared where the injured worker islikely to be incapacitated for morethan 28 daysThe introduction of two types ofplans ensures that considerationsand preparations for RTW areappropriate to the severity of theinjury