Managed Abilities Program

Bridges Health’s Stay-at-Work Managed Abilities (MAP™) programs are based on a simple yet innovative philosophy: Healthy workers want to be at work. People want to feel productive, and with the right support, they will actively work on improving their health recovery and productivity under any circumstances. As a third party, we take a more hands-on role in assisting employees with their healthcare management while maintaining confidentiality. We also support employers by giving peace of mind that the best recovery plan is in place. Adaptable to all sectors, our programming offers a flexible, scalable approach to provide consistent, sustainable results regardless of industry, size, or union involvement of the organization.

Under the MAP™ Program, employees with high absenteeism rates are referred to Bridges Health to assist with management of the individual’s health care needs in coordination with workplace demands. Our program ensures that employees are individually supported, and the solutions outlined are developed specifically to their needs and role in the workplace. Our coordinated assistance with rehabilitation aids employees to remain at work and reduces the need for enrolment in short- or long-term disability.

Features

Initial Assessment
Confidentiality is key to early intervention. Often, the first signs of trouble may be confusing for the employee. Bridges Health works with healthcare providers and organizations to create a seamless transition program.
Ongoing case management support
Accommodation management involves validating and confirming capabilities to ensure accommodations are properly managed, monitored, and time-limited, providing support only as medically necessary.
Healtcare Navigathion

Healthcare Navigation. The first signs of medical distress may be confusing and with most new activities, getting a little guidance on navigating the path forward results in better outcomes than navigating on your own.  

Accommodation and Return-to-Work Planning
Ergonomic and workplace health consultation helps the employee navigate their day-to-day activities to avoid further risk to health.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support
Continuity and Ability to transition to full case management in the event that the employee’s situation deteriorates and the need for full absence management is necessary.
Meticulous Documentation
Communication and documentation ensure complete communication and record keeping for both the employee and employer regarding the approved accommodation and return to work planning.

Benefits

Workers Compensation case management is driven by cost savings to the employer. The benefits help employees return to work in an early and safe manner, but the focus is on ensuring early intervention or recovery models are providing the right information to employers to help control the cost impact of work injuries.

Key Benefits:

Complete absence avoidance means savings to the employer!

Reduces knowledge loss in the workplace due to total absences and the need for replacement workers to learn new tasks.

Use for one case or all cases, it’s the employer choice and selection.