In-Home Assessments

Definition: An evaluation conducted within the individual's residence to assess their living environment, safety, and accessibility, following injury or illness to identify areas requiring in-home support.

Components: Medical professionals evaluate the patient's proficiency in performing essential personal care tasks and more complex activities within their home environment.

Identification of Needs: Areas where the patient requires assistance or modifications to ensure safety and quality of life are identified.

Recommendations: Based on the assessment, tailored recommendations are provided to enhance the patient's ability to live independently at home, which may include caregiver assistance, aids, appliances, or environmental modifications.

Purpose: The purpose of In-Home Assessments is to create a supportive living environment that promotes the patient's well-being and autonomy within their home, ensuring continued safety and quality of life following injury or illnes

Work Site Evaluations

Definition: Work site evaluations are assessments conducted to ensure the establishment of healthy and safe environments in workplaces. These evaluations aim to identify potential hazards and risk factors that may pose threats to employees' health and safety.

Components: Work site evaluations objectively measure the demands of various job tasks to assess their impact on employee health and safety.

Identification of Risk Factors: Potential hazards and risk factors within the work environment are identified and analyzed to prevent injuries or disabilities.

Modification of Set-Up or Equipment: Existing set-ups or equipment are modified to eliminate injury risk factors and enhance workplace safety.

Claims Adjudication: Work site evaluations help in adjudicating claims by determining if an injury is related to job-specific risk factors.

Purpose: Work site evaluations play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards in workplaces by identifying and mitigating potential hazards and risk factors. They contribute to the prevention of injuries, disabilities, and work-related illnesses, ultimately promoting a safer and healthier work environment for employees.

Work Conditioning / Work Hardening

Definition: Work conditioning/hardening programs are work-oriented treatment programs designed to improve a client's productivity and readiness to return to work following an injury or illness.

Purpose: The purpose of work conditioning/hardening programs is to facilitate the client's successful return to work by improving their physical abilities, endurance, and work-related behaviors. 

These programs aim to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and reintegration into the workforce, ensuring clients are adequately prepared to meet the demands of their job roles and maintain productivity.

Physical Demands Analysis

Definition: Physical demands analysis involves assessing the physical requirements of a job to ensure alignment with the capabilities of potential employees. Different types of physical demands descriptions may be utilized based on the nature of the job and organizational needs.

Purpose: The purpose of physical demands analysis is to accurately capture the physical requirements of a job to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. 

By identifying and documenting these requirements, organizations can make informed decisions regarding recruitment, accommodation, and workplace safety measures.

Cost of Future Care Evaluation 

Definition: A thorough assessment conducted to estimate the anticipated expenses related to future medical treatments, rehabilitation, and support services for an individual.

Purpose: Provides an estimation requirements necessary to address the ongoing needs and requirements of an individual due to their injury, condition, or disability.

Components: Involves reviewing medical records, consulting with healthcare professionals, and considering factors such as ongoing medical treatments, therapies, assistive devices, and home modifications.

Importance: Crucial for accurately calculating the long-term implications of an individual's injury or condition and ensuring they receive adequate resources for their future care needs

Looking for Accessible Medical Assessment Services Across Newfoundland & Labrador

We Offer Expert Consultations and Convenient Client Care