Appendix 4 — Comcare renewal requirementAppendix 4 — Comcare renewal requirements

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Turn the raw legal text into a practical explanation grounded in Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 - section 34S - Approval of Form of Application for Renewal of Approval as a Rehabilitation Program Provider (Workplace Rehabilitation Provider) (30/10/2009).

Appendix 4 – Comcare renewal requirements

The following Approval Criteria and Operational Standards elements apply to an application by a person for renewal of approval as a rehabilitation program provider (workplace rehabilitation provider).

Complete the following in relation to you as a Comcare provider for the approval period since 1 July 2007 (or from the date of your initial approval if after 1 July 2007).

Criterion 1 – Competence

Please complete Appendix 1- Staff details – to provide Comcare with a current list of providers that have been approved to manage rehabilitation programs under the SRC Act (refer Criterion 1- Competence), and indicate the approximate date of their attendance at Comcare training.New staff- where a workplace rehabilitation provider has not sought approval by Comcare for undertaking SRC Act work with the applicant please provide documentary evidence to establish that they are competent to provide workplace rehabilitation services subject to Criterion 1.Include as necessary:(a) details of attendance at Comcare training (or proposed date)Certified copies of:current registration (where applicable)full professional association membership or eligibilityrelevant professional qualificationworkplace rehabilitation experienceprofessional indemnity insurance (if not covered by applicant’s policy).

Please complete Appendix 1- Staff details- for currently approved staff and attach any competency documentation for new staff.

Criterion 3: Financial requirements

2. The provider attests to its financial viability with a reference from an independent, qualified person (such as an accountant or bank manager).NoIf yes, attach reference.

Please attach documentation.

Criterion 4: Referral base (for renewal of approval)

3. Has the provider had one or more referrals to provide services as a rehabilitation program provider under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in the past twelve months?No Please attach explanation.Yes □ Australian Government or ACT Public Sector□ Licensed self-insurer. Please attach explanation□ Other Commonwealth schemes (Seacare or Military Rehabilitation Compensation Commission). Please attach explanation.

Please attach explanation.

Criterion 5: Satisfactory evaluation of performance

Operational Standards- Outcome standards