Failure to provide suitable employment could affect the premium payable by that employer either through a weighting in the claims experience factor or through a surcharge on the premium payable. The insurer has the responsibility of advising employers on the need for an Injury Management Program and ensuring that employers are aware of the requirements of this Program. The insurer will ensure that an injury management plan is developed for the worker that will assist the person to return to work in a timely, safe and durable way. This plan will contain details of the Nominated Treating Doctor and the obligations of each party in relation to the return to work of the injured worker. Prior to acceptance of liability, the insurer can pay for services provided by the nominated treating doctor if the doctor is prepared to participate in the Injury Management Plan and for the cost of other specified treatment.
Doctors Doctors are to play a pivotal role in the administration of the new scheme.
The focus is on early intervention and communication with the workplace. In order to achieve this, medical practitioners will be requested to nominate as the Treating Doctor. Nominated treating doctors will become the initial focal point of all plans in relation to injury management for individual workers. The worker will nominate and the doctor will agree to be the nominated treating doctor. OHS NET is supported by the Workcover Authority of NSW .