AOHC Encore 2024-306 RETAIN Progress Report: Approaches to Creating a State Work Disability Prevention Program

306 RETAIN Progress Report: Approaches to Creating a State Work Disability Prevention Program

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Video Summary

The video presentation provided an overview of the progress reports from RETAIN, the state early return to work programs, with Laura Brear from Minnesota, Shirley Crone from Kentucky, and others discussing the structure, comparisons, and future considerations of the programs. A key focus was on national RETAIN program background, state-specific program comparisons, program building outside of the RETAIN funding, and challenges and opportunities in establishing and sustaining these programs. Each state had unique approaches to enrollment, eligibility criteria, return-to-work coordinator roles, and measures of success, including dashboards and sustainability strategies. The importance of addressing mental health issues, underserved populations, and enhancing motivation for return to work were highlighted, alongside collaboration with VA for veterans, occupation and industry tracking in health systems, and the need for early intervention and multi-disciplinary support for individuals with work-limiting conditions. The presentation touched on the challenges and successes of program development, including internal and external collaboration, education, outreach, and funding considerations, while recognizing the ongoing work and dedication of individuals like Jennifer Christian in advancing the stay-at-work and return-to-work initiatives.

Keywords

RETAIN program

state early return to work programs

Laura Brear

Shirley Crone

program structure

program comparisons

challenges and opportunities

enrollment criteria

return-to-work coordinator roles

mental health issues