Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 - section 34S - Approval of Form of Application for Initial Approval as a Rehabilitation Program Provider (Workplace Rehabilitation Provider) (30/10/2009)
Appendix 2 - Statement of Commitment to Appendix 2 - Statement of Commitment to the Conditions of Approval
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Appendix 2 - Statement of Commitment to the Conditions of Approval
A reference to the workers’ compensation authority is a reference to the workers’ compensation authority who issued the Instrument of Approval.
The Conditions of Approval are:
The workplace rehabilitation provider must comply with the Principles of Workplace Rehabilitation.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with the workplace rehabilitation model by persons who hold the minimum qualifications as defined in the Principles of Workplace Rehabilitation and in accordance with service descriptions appropriate to the workers’ compensation authority where the approval is being sought.
The workplace rehabilitation provider’s management structure must include at least one person who holds a rehabilitation consultant qualification outlined in the Principles of Workplace Rehabilitation and who is able to demonstrate 5 years’ relevant workplace rehabilitation experience.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must participate in annual self-evaluations and in independent evaluations as required by the workers’ compensation authority to demonstrate conformance with the Conditions of Approval.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must demonstrate management of 12 cases of workplace rehabilitation within any workers’ compensation jurisdiction for each 12 month period within the 3 year approval period. (Due consideration will be given to providers servicing rural and remote areas).
The workplace rehabilitation provider must maintain the minimum return to work rate as set by the workers’ compensation authority.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must provide data to the workers’ compensation authority consistent with the Conditions of Approval.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must deliver services in compliance to the Code of Conduct for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers.
The workplace rehabilitation provider’s facilities at all locations where services are delivered must provide an accessible and appropriate environment for workers, staff and visitors and comply with local workplace health and safety legislation.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must remain financially solvent.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must notify the workers’ compensation authority in advance, or as soon as practical, if any of the following situations arise and accept that the workers’ compensation authority will review the status of approval and determine whether the proposed arrangements conform with the Conditions of Approval:
the business is sold or the controlling interest in the business is taken over by a new shareholder(s), owner(s) or director(s).
the business changes its trading name or location of premises.
the business supplies or has connections with other suppliers of services within the workers’ compensation industry.
a new chief executive officer or director or head of management is appointed.
there is a major change in the service delivery model and/or staff which may impact on the delivery of workplace rehabilitation services.
there is any other change that affects, or may affect, the provider’s service quality and procedures.
the provider has entered into voluntary financial administration, becomes insolvent or is the subject of bankruptcy proceedings.
there is any professional misconduct proceedings being taken against the provider or any individuals employed or engaged by the provider.
The workplace rehabilitation provider must accept that the workers’ compensation authority may:
initiate an independent evaluation at any time during the period of the approval which may involve an evaluation of conformance to the Conditions of Approval, and/or
consult with the relevant professional or industry associations in determining what are reasonable expectations regarding performance, and/or
impose additional requirements, and/or
exchange information with other workers’ compensation authorities on provider performance, and/or
cancel approval status if the above conditions are not met.
I/We have read, understand and accept that I/we must meet and continue to conform to the Conditions of Approval and give consent for sharing of information in relation to this application and the ongoing approval.
I/We understand and are aware that any breach with the terms and conditions of the Conditions of Approval may nullify any application or Instrument of Approval issued by the workers’ compensation authority in the event the application is approved.
To be signed by the person/s who is authorised to sign this application on behalf of the organisation seeking approval as a workplace rehabilitation provider.
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