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What is a
Pre-Placement Medical? |
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The
Pre-Placement Medical is a medical assessment and evaluation of
a potential employees’ potential health risk
during the selection process for an employment position within a
company.
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Why do
Pre-Placement Medicals? |
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Employers
have a duty of care to their employees.
A Pre-Placement medical examination enables an employer to
determine whether the prospective employee is medically suitable
and physically able to perform the required task and duties.
Identifying these factors will help employers make educated
decisions when hiring staff and/or adjusting the workplace to
accommodate any special needs an employee may have.
Medicals are conducted:
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prior to
employment
ü
on
recommencing work following a period of absence
ü
on leaving
employment
ü
periodic
specific examinations
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DIFFERENT
TYPES OF PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICALS |
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STANDARD:
Provides a brief overview of a potential employee’s health. The
employer decides whether the applicant is medically
suitable for the position based on the report.
COMPREHENSIVE:
The Doctor assess whether the potential employee is
medically suitable for the position and states this in the
report.
COMPANY SPECIFIC:
The company referring the applicant issues paperwork or specific
medical screenings to be conducted during the Pre-Placement
Medical. E.g. Drugs and
Alcohol.
ü With
our experience in pre-placement medicals,
we recommend
Comprehensive And/or Company
Specific Medicals for a more detailed analysis of job
suitability. |
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What are the Benefits to Employers? |
The Aims of a Pre-Placement Medical. |
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EMPLOYER
BENEFITS |
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THE
EMPLOYER BENEFITS BY:
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Gain
knowledge of existing conditions and the extent of the problem
in case of future Workers Compensation claims.
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Predicting
the likelihood of excessive sick leave.
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Duty of
care. Adjusting the workplace to accommodate the special needs
of a new or existing employee.
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Establishing if the potential employee has the flexibility,
health and stamina appropriate to fulfil the job description.
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Reducing
the impact on productivity due to pre-existing medical
condition.
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Minimising
repetition in the recruitment process. This can be expensive and
time consuming.
A
New Employee!
An Investment or RISK? |
The Key Aims of a Pre-Placement Medical Assessment are to:
Ø To
screen for medical problems that may preclude an applicant from
undertaking the duties of a particular position.
Ø To
determine if there are any medical conditions that may be
exacerbated by the duties of a particular position.
Ø An
excellent opportunity to document baselines for comparison with
future assessments e.g. lung function, hearing and monitoring
for hazardous substances.
Ø Assist
employers to meet strict medical requirements when tendering for
new project contracts.
Ø To
determine appropriately the capability to work safely in the
internal and external environment of the workplace.
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Why Use WORKCARE
Medical for Pre-Placement Medicals? |
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FEATURES AND
BENEFITS |
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FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
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Ø Two
(2) Options of Pre-Placement Medicals – Standard or
Comprehensive. |
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Options
of a medical that provides the employer with a medical
opinion on the applicant’s suitability for the job.
Comprehensive* Medicals Only
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Specialists in Workers’ Compensation with WorkCover
Accredited Medical Practitioners’.
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Ø Understandings
of potential employees work premises and job demands. |
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Ø Simple
booking form with Fax or Phone options.
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Ø Increased
access and flexibility to make bookings. |
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Ø On
completion of the assessment, a Report is
confidentially disclosed to the nominated party within 24
hours of its completion. Further questions may be
directed to the assessing Doctor is required.
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Ø Immediate
results and an excellent opportunity to document baselines
for comparison in future.
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Ø Confirmation
of booking time within 24 hours of the requested time at one
of our medical practices. |
Ø Immediate
appointment for potential employees.
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Ø Systematic
and Online approach to ensure consistency with bookings,
medicals and reporting.
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Ø Paperless
system to ensure efficiency and results at a click of a
button. |
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Ø All
Pre-Placement medical information is kept strictly
confidential and its use is for advisory purposes. |
Ø Compliance
to Privacy and Discrimination Legislation.
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Ø Medical
examinations can be tailored to meet employer’s specific
requests. |
Ø To
screen for medical problems that may prelude an applicant
from undertaking the duties of a particular position.
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Ø Our
Company Specific Medicals use internally developed systems
and procedures for documenting and reporting of medicals.
Our tailored options allow you to use your own system for
documentation and reporting. |
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easily integrate to create consistency in your internal
documentation and reporting policies which may exist in your
organisation. All formats available including print and
electronic forms and reports. |
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List of WORKCARE’S
Pre-Placement Services |
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COMPLETE &
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS! |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ |
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WORKCARE
Medical Pty Ltd is experienced in designing pre–placement
medicals tailored to the duties of your various positions.
Please ask us for any advice on pre-placements and other
medicals. Contact details are list at the end of this document.
In relation
to Comprehensive Pre-Placement Medicals;
Equal
opportunity and disability discrimination legislation ensures
the person’s ability to do the work is the paramount
consideration.
It is the employer’s and the health professionals concern that
the work can be carried out with safety to the employee and
others, regardless of disability. Pre-placement medicals and the
decisions made in respect of them are upstanding if they are
based on the essential requirements of a position. With a view
to this, the employer should forward a job description outlining
the physical requirements and the types of hazards that would
significantly impact on the health and safety of the employee.
Armed with this information, the examining doctor can make a
recommendation on suitability for the position.
Reference:
Australian Faculty of Occupational Medicine – Guidelines for
Health Assessment and Work.
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NOTE:
* Please refer to Important Information in right column above
regarding Comprehensive and Company Specific Medicals.
Disclaimer:
The information regarding Pre-Placement Medicals within these
pages should be used merely as a guide. |
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How to Access this
Service |
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Pre-Placement Medical Appointments at WORKCARE
Clinics should be made directly with the Clinic’s
receptionist. Please choose a WORKCARE Medical Clinic that is
nearest to you.
For specific or tailored options please contact
Simon James (Clinician Manager) on Phone: (02) 9707-7800 – Fax:
(02) 9796-3580 or email
simons@workcaremedical.com.au
Bankstown Clinic –
14 Eldridge Road
Bankstown, NSW 2200 - Phone: (02) 9707-7800 - Fax: (02)
9796-3580
Ashfield Clinic – C/-
Sydney
Private
Hospital (Entrance
via
Robert Road)
63 Victoria Street Ashfield, NSW 2131 - Phone: (02) 9799-4744 – Fax: (02)
9799-2050
Wetherill Park Clinic –
5 Price Street Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 – Phone: (02) 8788-9100 –
Fax: (02) 8788- 9155
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…Or visit us on the Web – www.workcaremedical.com.au |
