If an employee has a musculoskeletal problem, simply call the BTOH hotline and obtain a case reference number. The employee can then login and go through a pain scoring questionnaire. If the symptoms are scored low, they will receive online advice relevant to their injury and type of work.
Employees requiring rehab will speak to a nurse who will discuss detailed symptoms, their job function and any other relevant information. Based on this, some immediate advice will be given to the employee.
A BACK-TRACK will be issued with appropriate settings. Contact will be made with the employer and a Rehab / Return To Work plan will be agreed, documented and sent to the employer. The Nurse Contact Centre will monitor the BACK-TRACK results and discuss these with the employee. BACK-TRACK settings will be updated as necessary. Contact with the employee will take place on a weekly basis and progress reviewed.
It may be necessary to refer the employee to a professional such as a physiotherapist. These will be members of the BACK-TRACK Professional Network and will be an integral part of the Return To Work strategy. With successful rehabilitation, the case is closed.