Overview
Comprehensive Disability Management explores current knowledge of disability management and provides insight into new concepts. This book documents proven techniques for reducing the financial and human costs of disability. It introduces the first theoretical model in this developing profession and provides practical examples of how to implement and manage an effective disability management program. Formulates the business case for disability management in an organization, helping the reader understand how disability management fits into the overall functioning of a corporation. Presents a theoretical model that recognizes the influence of multiple issues on a disability outcome. Reviews proven disability management techniques for ensuring evidence-based best practice treatments.
Full Product Details
Author: Henry G. Harder (Associate Professor and Chair, Disability Management Program, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada) ,
Liz R. Scott (Principal, Organizational Solutions, Ontario, Canada)
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.520kg
ISBN: 9780443101137
ISBN 10: 0443101132
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 11 October 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD
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Reviews
International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation; Volume 4, No. 2 <br>The book provides a comprehensive synopsis of the organizational and operational elements needed for disability management (DM) to be effective within the workplace. The chapters are organized in logical progression and address necessary program components from disability prevention to program evaluation. The authors take care to differentiate claim and case management, to demonstrate the critical role of early intervention, to explicate a simple process for determining return on investment, and to illustrate the essential process of sustained, multidirectional communications-- all very central to effective DM. <br>The book is a valuable resource for advancing best practice in DM-- both by solidifying the conceptual and operational framework that should characterize DM efforts and by articulating the core knowledge competencies needed by those working in DM. This is an important contribution towarda
International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation; Volume 4, No. 2 <br>The book provides a comprehensive synopsis of the organizational and operational elements needed for disability management (DM) to be effective within the workplace. The chapters are organized in logical progression and address necessary program components from disability prevention to program evaluation. The authors take care to differentiate claim and case management, to demonstrate the critical role of early intervention, to explicate a simple process for determining return on investment, and to illustrate the essential process of sustained, multidirectional communications-- all very central to effective DM. <br>The book is a valuable resource for advancing best practice in DM-- both by solidifying the conceptual and operational framework that should characterize DM efforts and by articulating the core knowledge competencies needed by those working in DM. This is an important contribution toward the
International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation; Volume 4, No. 2 <br>The book provides a comprehensive synopsis of the organizational and operational elements needed for disability management (DM) to be effective within the workplace. The chapters are organized in logical progression and address necessary program components from disability prevention to program evaluation. The authors take care to differentiate claim and case management, to demonstrate the critical role of early intervention, to explicate a simple process for determining return on investment, and to illustrate the essential process of sustained, multidirectional communications-- all very central to effective DM. <br>The book is a valuable resource for advancing best practice in DM-- both by solidifying the conceptual and operational framework that should characterize DM efforts and by articulating the core knowledge competencies needed by those working in DM. This is an important contribution toward the advancement of DM as a valuable approach for sustaining employment.
