Functional Abilities Form- FAF Flashcards
What Act provides the legal authority for health professionals to give Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), the injured work and the employer information concerning thr worker’s functional abilities?
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (Sec. 37 (3))
What colour ink ust the FAF be filled out in?
black
How long does the worker have to apply for benefits from date of work- related injury/ illness?
6months
When filing a claim, what else must the worker consent to?
The disclosure of functional abilities information by health professional to his employer for purpose of facilitating early and safe return to work.
What are the worker’s responsibilities in regards to FAF? (2)
- form must be completed by health professional
2. once complete, contact employer immediately to review info on form
What are employer’s responsibilities?
- must need signed consent (Secrion B) for release of functional abilities info
- where available, attach list of worker’s job activities to assist in completing info
Who pays the health professional to fill out form WSIB generic form only?
WSIB (then the WSIB charges the employer)
What can the employer use instead of the generic WSIB form?
an employer specific workplace form that provides consent of worker’s realease of information
When does the employer pay the health professional directly?
If employer uses own generic form for hralth professional to fill out
Who is responsible for submission of FAF to WSIB?
Health professional
What are the Health Professionals responsibilities? (5)
- completion of FAF in full (does not require specialized functional abilities evaluation)
- do not include diagnostic or confidential information
- add sepcific info on duration of temp. restrictions/ max. times or weights to be considered
- once complete, promptly and give to worker and employer
- fax or mail to WSIB for payment
