It is important to note that clearance for return to work after a period of self-isolation isn’t currently a legal requirement, however, we know that some of our clients are making this a business requirement in order to ensure the health and safety of their workforce.
Our team of experienced allied health professionals are well placed to assist with the screening of workers after a period of self-isolation.
How does it work?
The employee will join a private and secure online platform using a dedicated link (in line with AHPRA privacy guidelines). One of our allied health professionals will ask a series of questions and conduct a visual examination of the patient to determine if they are fit to return to work.
What will be covered off?
Work Healthy Australia providers have a thorough understanding of the information and guidelines set out by the Australian Government Department of Health in relation to:
- Signs and symptoms of COVID-19
- Epidemiological risk factors
- Medical history factors
- Preventing further spread
- Self-isolation requirements for individuals and members of the same household, and the differences between suspected and confirmed cases
- When to refer to the Public Health Units and/or the National Coronavirus Helpline for individual cases
The benefits of screening employees in this manner:
- Rapid virtual access to an appropriately trained and qualified health professional
- Immediate issuing of a certificate for workers who are found to have complied with the requirements of self-isolation and are clear from known risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms of COVID-19
- Appropriate referral to the Public Health Unit and/or the National Coronavirus Helpline when required
- When to refer to the Public Health Units and/or the National Coronavirus Helpline for individual cases
Considerations and requirements
- Allow 30 minutes for a virtual return to work clearance post-isolation.
- Patients will need to use a device with an in-built camera and microphone
- Patients must have sufficient space to perform the required exercises and stretches
- The device/camera should be positioned to allow the provider to see the patient’s full movements during the physical assessment