I recently read an article by Chris Moranda in The Rehabilitation Professional on getting managers to buy-in to the concept of return to work and its benefits.  He states the best measure of the effectiveness of any case management program is job placement which is accomplished through various tools such as…

up-to-date assessments of job descriptions and analysis with essential functions
ergonomic evaluations
reasonable accommodation assessments including identifying adaptive equipment.

Most importantly is the understanding and support of managers.  Though managers and supervisors may be highly trained there remains a great need for awareness …

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Computer use is seeing an increasing number people in doctors’ offices or in the emergency room, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. In the study, researchers found that emergency room visits for computer-related injuries rose from 1,267 to 9,279 from 1994 to 2006. The highest rate of injuries occurred among children under 5, the study’s author said.
As an ergonomic assessment specialist, my job is to identify the risk of injury from cumulative use and to eliminate the risk.  …

About.com‘s Andrea Santiago recently interviewed me about my non-clinical position as a nurse.  Her article listed here shares some ideas of nursing positions that are not at the bedside.  Some, like me, changed positions due to a physical problem (Latex allergy) while others suffer burnout due to the long hours, understaffed positions, and aging concerns.
What started as a way to remove myself from an environment which was not conducive to my health, led to a whole new world of nursing for me.  I love my job.  I get to change …