Q-COMP Insurer Report Autumn 2010

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Issue 11 Autumn 2010

Welcome

Welcome to our eleventh issue of Q-COMP Insurer Report, an e-newsletter providing you with regular updates and information about the Queensland workers' compensation scheme.

It was great to see many familiar faces at the ASIEQ Conference in late March. With our focus this year on 'J business' - in reference to Section 'j' in the Act which sets out our duty to promote education about the workers' compensation scheme - it was a great opportunity to promote our upcoming initiatives such as Comprehend, our newly formed Education Promotion Team and the Return to work Expo, Conference and Awards.

At the conference we also introduced our Return to work journey podcasts. The series follows three important players in the return to work journey; a worker, rehabilitation and return to work coordinator and treating doctor. You can use these podcasts to inform your workers and managers about what is expected if an injury occurs. Visit our Return to work zone to see these podcasts.

Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010.

With four award categories for injured workers, employers, case managers and rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, our awards ensure that everyone who goes above and beyond in their role is given an opportunity to shine and receive the recognition they deserve.

Be sure to nominate yourself or a deserving colleague for a Return to work award.

Elizabeth Woods
Chief Executive Officer

Inside

	Welcome
	Common Law claim exposes fraudulent worker
	Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010
	Save the date for this year’s Return to work Conference and Expo 2010
	Nurse practitioner update
	Share in the experience with Return to work journey
	Insurer Advisors update
	Review Unit update
	WorkCover Industry Code changes
	Return to work assist update
	High Court ruling on asbestos claim
	Your results and feedback

Common Law claim exposes fraudulent worker

We were recently successful in prosecuting a University of Queensland worker for fraud after medical records obtained in a Common Law damages claim revealed the worker's medical history contradicted their original claim.

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Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010

The awards, which are held at the conclusion of the Return to work Conference and Expo, is the only event in Queensland to recognise outstanding achievements in helping injured workers return to work.

Full article

Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010

Save the date for this year’s Return to work Conference and Expo 2010

Over 1,000 people attended last year's first Worksafe and Return to work expo and this year's event is set to be even bigger and better.

Full article

Nurse practitioner update

We're currently in the process of negotiating nurse practitioner protocols with Queensland Health.

Full article

Share in the experience with Return to work journey

Learn about the commitment, innovation and success stories of three important players in the return to work journey.

Full article

Insurer Advisors update

Find out about feedback from our recent self-insured employer audit and the processes involved in releasing claim file information.

Full article

Review Unit update

See the latest trends in applications for review and read about our position on insurers 'reopening' of claims.

Full article

WorkCover Industry Code changes

From 01 July 2010 Q-COMP will be changing our use of WorkCover Industry Codes (WIC) from ANZSIC 1993 to ANZSIC 2006. WIC codes are maintained by WorkCover and are used to set premium rates.

Full article

Return to work assist update

Return to work assist is a free Q-COMP initiative helping injured workers that have no job to return to access a variety of government funded organisations that can assist with their return to work goals.

Full article

High Court ruling on asbestos claim

As you may have recently seen in The Australian, a recent asbestos claim was dismissed in the High Court due to exposure not being a probable cause.

Full article

Your results and feedback

We always appreciate the effort made in giving feedback on our stories and voting every issue in our survey.

Full article

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We welcome your feedback on the Q-COMP Insurer Report.

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