Reintegration at work following an accident

Sustainable care management for prompt reintegration into work

When it comes to getting your employees back to work after an accident or illness, you can rely on our care managers - especially if there's a risk of prolonged absence or if returning to work without support seems daunting.

Aims of care management

SWICA care managers support, advise and liaise between the parties involved so that the ill or injured person can fully concentrate on their own individual route to recovery. We know how important it is for employers to get their workers back in work quickly after a period of sick leave. Getting employees fit for work again and preventing them from becoming disabled requires the best possible care. Taking early action to find appropriate solutions that will ensure a lasting reintegration into the workplace pays dividends. SWICA Care Management is here to help.

Benefits of care management

More than 85 care managers throughout Switzerland provide local support to ill and injured people so that they can concentrate all their efforts on getting better and returning to work. With their in-depth training and years of experience, they have the skills to guide affected persons through challenging situations.

  • Coordinating the reintegration of your employees into work
  • Supporting their medical treatment and rehabilitation
  • Achieving a lasting reduction in employee absences

Frequently asked questions about care management

When accidents or illness have a profound impact on everyday life, those affected often need to focus fully on their recovery and don't have the strength to cope with all the other steps they need to take. SWICA care managers take them by the hand and focus on a common goal: the long-term stabilisation of their health to enable rapid reintegration into society and work. The sooner individual solutions can be found together, the higher the chances of successful reintegration and a reduction in the time spent off sick.
Entering the care management system at an early stage plays a critical role in the healing process and long-term reintegration. Our experience is backed up by numerous studies: an illness can become chronic after just a few weeks of sick leave, which makes the hurdle of returning to work seem all the greater for the person affected. This can delay a speedy return to working life.

To avoid this, our care managers start working with all those concerned as soon as possible to find a custom-fit solution for successful reintegration. For example, this could include adjustments to the workplace or coordination of the medical treatment plan.
When someone is unfit for work, there are many people involved in various roles during the recovery process. Care management makes sure that this process runs smoothly, ensuring efficient and transparent coordination between all parties involved. The self-empowerment of the person who is ill is key to the success of the agreed steps. This could include discussions with the ill person and the employer or with medical professionals, or contact with other institutions. Confidentiality is our absolute priority.
Care Management brochure (PDF)

Contact us

Do you have any questions about our OHM services, or would you like to arrange a personal consultation? SWICA's OHM team would be delighted to help you online or by phone. Call free of charge on 0800 80 90 80 or complete the form below.

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