Work

Question 0

Referral source for an FCE

Answer 0

Physicians
Attorneys
Case managers
Insurance carriers
Other therapists

Question 1

Functional capacity evaluation

Answer 1

An objective assessment of an individual’s ability to perform work related activity
Can be used to set goals for rehabilitation and readiness to return to work, assess residual work capacity, determine disability status, screen for physical compatibility before new hire
Review of medical records, interview, musculoskeletal screening, physical performance, formation of recommendations, generation of report

Can be all inclusive or job specific or injury specific

Question 2

Work/vocational evaluations

Answer 2

A comprehensive process that systematically uses work, real or simulated, as the focal point for vocational assessment and exploration to assist individuals in their vocational development

Question 3

Work evaluation factors

Answer 3

Physical and psychomotor capacities
Intellectual capacities 
Emotional stability
Interests
Attitudes
Knowledge of occupational info
Aptitudes and achievements 
Work skills and work tolerance 
Work habits
Work related capabilities
Job seeking skills

Question 4

General work evaluation

Answer 4

Comprehensive assessment to evaluate persons potential to do any type of work

Could help identify other vocational interests and abilities by exploring cognitive and motor skills And physical and mental tolerance that could be applied to different occupations

Question 5

Specific work evaluation

Answer 5

Persons readiness to return to particular occupation

Question 6

Job demand analysis

Answer 6

Assesses physical demands of job
Seeks to define the actual demand of the job
A well written job description that included the essential tasks of job, physical requirements, cognitive altitudes, educational requirements, equipment operated and environmental exposure will help select suitable candidates

Question 7

Approaches to JDA

Answer 7

Questionnaire
Interview
Observation
Formal measurement

Question 8

DOT

Answer 8

Dictionary of occipatikn all titles

Defines physical demands of worn and defines occupations in the US

Question 9

Sedentary work

Answer 9

Exerting 10 pounds occasionally or negligible amount of force frequently
Sitting most of the time but may involve waking or standing for grief periods

Question 10

Light work

Answer 10

Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally
Up to 10 lbs of force frequently
Negligible amount constantly

Question 11

Medium work

Answer 11

20-50 lbs occasionally
10-25 lbs frequently
Greater than negligible and up to 10 lbs constantly

Question 12

Heavy work

Answer 12

50-100 lbs occasionally
25-50 frequently
10-25 constantly

Question 13

Very heavy work

Answer 13

Exerting force in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally
In excess of 50 frequently
In excess of 20 constantly

Question 14

Physical demand frequency: never

Answer 14

Activity or condition does not exist

Question 15

Physical demand frequency: occasionally

Answer 15

Up to 1/3 of day

Question 16

Physical demand frequency: frequently

Answer 16

1/3 - 2/3 of day

Question 17

Physical demand frequency: constantly

Answer 17

2/3 to full day

Question 18

Work hardening/conditioning

Answer 18

Formal, multidisciplinary programs for rehabilitating injured worker
Typically 4-8 week program with entry and exit evaluation, job site evaluation, graded activity, both worn simulation and strength and cardio conditioning, education, individual goal setting, program modification

Question 19

Worksite evaluations

Answer 19

On the job assessments to determine whether an individual can return to work after onset of a disability or whether a person can benefit from reasonable accommodations to maintain employment

Usually conducted after job analysis has been done

Question 20

Work readiness programs

Answer 20

Designed to help individuals who desire to worn identify vocational options that match their interests, skills, abilities

Addresses work habits, goals, interests, work skills, vocational exploration, job hunting strategies, community resources

Question 21

Essential job functions

Answer 21

Focus is on the outcome or job tasks that employers expect employees to perform
Concept of job duties or expected outcomes, not physical demands
Essential functions are what you do, not how you do it
Ex.) essential function of mail carrier is delivering mail not carrying the mail. If he cant carry it he could push it in the cart to accomplish the same outcome

Question 22

Reasonable accommodations

Answer 22

Any change in work environment or in the way that work is customarily performed that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunity

1. Modifications or adjustments to job application process ( reading application to someone with dyslexia)
2. Modifications or adjustments to work environment of manner in which the position is customarily performed (raising or lowering work heights, using a cart)
3. Modifications or adjustments that allow enjoy equal benefits and privilege of employment