| Workers' compensation & injury |
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Injury is responsible for more than 7,000 death, 400,000 hospitalisations and direct medical costs of $2.6 million every year throughout 1990s |
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40% of the injured workers receive workers’ compensation payments |
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The proportion of injured workers applying for workers’ compensation increases with time taken off work (up to 70% for those who took 10 days or more) |
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| Source: Work related injuries, Australia, September 2003 (ABS Cat. No 6324.0) |
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| What you should do |
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Early identification of occupational risks at your workplace |
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Avoid and reduce incidents of work related injury |
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Reduce severity of work related injury |
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Cost effective injury management |
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| Deliver through |
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Early medical diagnosis by medical practitioners |
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Through the assistance from a WorkCover Accredited Rehabilitation Provider |
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| Our mission |
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To provide a comprehensive range of occupational and injury management services that tailor to our client’s needs. |
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| What makes us stand out of the crowd? |
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Multi-disciplinary |
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Multi-lingual |
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Cost effective |
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| Injury management services: |
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Independent medical review: Conducted by a specialist (Rehabilitation Specialist or Orthopedic Surgeon) to comment and advise on a treatment plan that will facilitate a safe and sustainable return to work
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Medical legal: Our medical specialists or GPs who have extensive experience in occupational rehabilitation are often asked for advice on matters such as the nature and extent of disability in a work-related injury, or on matters such as retirement on medical grounds.
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Pre-placement and Post-placement Health Assessments: Are designed to ensure that an applicant is medically fit to engage in a specific job. They also establish baselines before a worker enters or leaves a workplace. E.g. Hearing impairment.
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Pre-placement health assessments protect both workers and employers. A worker can be discouraged from taking up a position which is likely to place his or her health at risk. Employers can place workers in positions that correlate with their health and fitness levels, and thus the health and safety of the co-workers can be protected.
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Post-placement health assessments protect the employer from fraudulent claims as a result of the worker’s employment. When the worker finished his/her employment, the Post-Placement health assessments will act as a formal documentation reflecting the status of the worker’s physical and medical condition. This, in return, assists avoidance of claiming for work-related injuries later on. |
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| Our standard pre and post-placement health assessments include: |
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Through medical history |
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General and musculoskeletal examination |
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Hearing test (audiometry) which work out the percentage of hearing loss |
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Vision testing |
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Screening urinalysis. A urine drug test can be done if required |
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Spirometry to assess lung function |
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| Pre-placement health assessments can be tailored to meet the requirements of specific jobs. |
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| Periodic Health Screening |
| The screening of employees can assist detection of any industrial risks or hazards in the workplace, thus aiding early detection of occupational diseases. |
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| The range of periodic health examinations: |
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Skin cancer checks for outdoor workers |
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Respiratory function testing (spirometry) for workers exposed to respiratory irritants |
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Audiometry |
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Biological (blood or urine) monitoring for certain chemical exposures |
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| Hearing Tests (audiometry) |
Hearing testing is an essential part of noise management and protection of one’s hearing at work. Results from an audiometry are expressed as a percentage of hearing loss.
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| Please note that a hearing loss greater than 6% of a particular pattern that suggests noise induced hearing loss, is compensable. The claim will be against the most recent employer. |
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| Lung Function Testing (spirometry) |
This test is done routinely as part of our pre and post-placement health assessment. This service can be also provided to those employees who are exposed to respiratory irritants as part of their regular medical assessment.
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| The test provides objective measurement of lung volumes and airway calibre, which can indicate the presence of otherwise of conditions such as asthma, smoking related lung disease and scarring due to dust exposure. |
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| Education |
| Health education and preventative medicine are crucial in the workplace. Health promotion focuses in a balanced and healthy lifestyle, which involves dietary advice, quitting smoking and an exercise program. We have qualified dieticians and exercise physiologists who can tailor the services as per the client’s needs. |
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| Vaccination Programs and Travel Advice |
Individuals in some occupations are at increased risks of contracting certain illnesses due to work related exposure. Vaccination should be considered for these workers.
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| The following are recommendations made by the National Health and Medical Research Council: |
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Recommendations for Work |
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| Tetanus and diphtheria |
Everyone |
Booster each 10 years. A booster dose should be given for those over 56 for dirty wounds |
| Hepatitis A |
Food handlers, childcare workers, sewerage workers, staff in residential facilities for intellectually disabled, some health workers, travelers. |
1 dose of 1440 strength vaccines with a booster at 12 months, or combined vaccine with HepB given as 3 vaccines over 3 months |
| Hepatitis A/B Combined |
As for A and B above |
3 vaccines given over 6 months |
| Hepatitis B |
Health care workers and embalmers; staff in centres for persons with intellectual disabilities, any other worker whose job involves exposure to blood and body fluids |
3 injections are given over 6 months with 1-2 months between 1st and 2nd dose, 3rd must be 6 months after 1st |
| Influenza |
Staff in nursing homes and chronic care facilities, adults with chronic heart, lung, kidney and metabolic disorders |
Annual vaccination given in autumn |
| Tuberculosis |
Health care workers with high expose to TB patients |
1 intra-dermal injection after Mantoux test |
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We also cater for employees requiring overseas travel vaccinations. This should be done at least 1 month prior to the departure date. |
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| Occupational Rehabilitation Services |
| At Healthpac Injury Management, we work as a team of professionals aiming to provide superior and complete services to our clients. We work closely with out alliance Synergy Medical Pty Ltd, which is an accredited rehabilitation provider with WorkCover NSW. |
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| Occupational Rehabilitation Services: |
| Rehabilitation |
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Occupational Rehabilitation Case Management |
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Workplace Assessment |
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Functional Work Capacity Assessment |
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Vocational Assessment |
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Aid and Equipment Prescription |
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Job Tasks Analysis |
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Job Tasks Simplification using Energy Conservation Techniques |
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S40 Assessment |
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| Psychological Counseling Services |
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Anxiety/Stress Management |
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Pain Management |
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Trauma Counseling |
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Adjustment to Disability Counseling (using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach) |
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Conflict Resolution/Mediation |
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| Occupational Therapy Services |
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ADL Assessment |
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Home Assessment |
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Home Modification |
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Driving Assessment |
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| OH&S Services |
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Manual Handling Training |
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Back Care and Safety Education |
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Ergonomic Assessment and Evaluation |
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Office Ergonomic Training |
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Safety Audit |
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Risk Assessment |
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Pause Gymnastic Program |
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| Medical – Legal Assessment |
| Our Professional Staffs: |
| Quality services come with quality people. Our team is made up of experienced professional consultants from different expertise. They include: |
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Rehabilitation Specialist |
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Orthopedic Surgeon |
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General Practitioners |
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Accredited Occupational Therapists |
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Audiologist |
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Physiotherapists |
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Clinical Psychologists |
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Exercise Therapist |
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Acupuncturists |
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| To find out more, please call your nearest Healthpac Medical Centre (City, Chatswood, Hurstville) and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. |
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| Director |
Dr Ven Tan |
Adm Director |
Mrs Kathy Chow |
| Orthopedic Surgeon |
Dr Alex Woo
Dr Kai Lee |
Rehabilitation Specialist |
Dr Kenneth Chan
Dr Clive Sun |
| Rehabilitation Providers |
Rehab Dynamic
Synergy medical |
Occupational Therapists |
Mr Horace Ting
Ms Janet Hung
Ms Bakita Cho |
| Physiotherapists |
Ms Jeany Chung
Mr Eddie Huang |
Psychiatrist |
Dr Richard Wu |
| Psychologists |
Dr Reinhard Ronnebeck
Ms Suzanne Dang
Dr Ben Lau
Dr Bee Hong Low |
Audiologist |
Mr Patrick Yu |
| Exercise Physiologist |
Ms Linda Kim |
TCM Acupuncturists |
Ms Teresa Lee
Mr Tie Shen
Ms Emily Wu |
| Legal Advisors |
Edwin Kwan |
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