This is another, more positive way of looking at disability management which focuses on prevention , as well as proactive rehabilitation and return to work efforts. Healthy Organization One with healthy employees and a constructive corporate culture. One in which the values, norms, rituals, beliefs and management practices are congruent with business objectives. Incidental Absenteeism Incidental absenteeism is usually identified as any absence of 5 or fewer days and is almost always covered under an organization's program of salary continuance. Policies regarding length of absence without a doctor's note varies between companies and can extend to as long as two weeks.
Policies also vary as to when an incidental absence becomes a short term disability .
Since lifestyle is a choice, individuals can choose behaviours that will lead to a healthier life and reduce the chance of illness or injury. Therefore, illness and injury due to lifestyle behaviour, is considered preventable. This number defines how many days of work were lost due to illness and injury. Insurance carriers have specific policies regarding eligibility and claim duration that need to be managed through the disability management plan of the company. Injury MSK includes illnesses and injuries related to the muskuloskeletal system.