An effective transitional duty program: successful program

An effective transitional duty program: successful program

The role of the employee health nurse practitioner/case manager in management of the Transitional Duty Program is pivotal to the program's success. Clearly articulated policies and procedures are used to support the Transitional Duty Program. Use of the transitional duty employee can produce fi...

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Published in:AAOHN journal Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 229 - 233
Main Authors: Horstman, P, Buterbaugh, A, Tichnell, C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC 01-05-2000
Subjects:
Case management
Collaboration
Disability management
Disabled Persons
Documentation
Employees
Female
Health sciences
Hospitals
Humans
Injuries
Leaves of absence
Light
Male
Nurse practitioners
Nursing
Occupational Health Services - organization & administration
Organizational Case Studies
West Virginia
Workload
West Virginia
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Summary:The role of the employee health nurse practitioner/case manager in management of the Transitional Duty Program is pivotal to the program's success. Clearly articulated policies and procedures are used to support the Transitional Duty Program. Use of the transitional duty employee can produce financial benefits and improve employee morale. An effective Transitional Duty Program must successfully balance the needs of the employee with the needs of the organization.
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ISSN:0891-0162
2165-0799
2165-0969
DOI:10.1177/216507990004800505