Medical checks
In an ideal scenario, trust will be central to your absenteeism policy. Sometimes, though, written procedures aren’t enough to get everyone on the same page. Is your organisation struggling with an absenteeism culture? Or do you suspect that some employees are bending the rules? If so, a medical check can help set boundaries and provide clarity about when an absence from work is legitimate.
What is a medical check?
Has one of your employees taken sick leave? And do you want to check whether their absence is justified? A can establish whether the unfitness for work is genuine. During the visit, the physician will also evaluate the expected duration of the illness.
In this way, a medical check quickly provides clarity on whether the absence from work is justified. What’s more, medical checks often have a deterrent effect: your employees start to think more about the circumstances in which they take sick leave.
Why introduce medical checks?
Medical checks are helpful in several ways:
They’re an active way to reduce the frequency and duration of absences and make it less likely that employees will report sick
You’ll increase your employees’ sense of responsibility
You’ll be drawing some clear lines in your absenteeism policy
Certimed helps
A is a delicate matter – we’re well aware of this. Once you’ve requested the check, we will take care of organising it: from scheduling the appointment to the physician’s recommendation and any follow-up actions.You can request a medical check through Certimed.
We’ll schedule the visit for you. You can choose a home examination or an examination at one of our doctor’s offices. A medical examination can generally be performed at any time during the period of absence, but we will choose the optimal moment in consultation with you.
After the visit, the control physician will draw up a report containing their findings. If there is any disagreement, we’ll arrange a meeting with the employee’s doctor. You will receive the recommendation by midday on the first working day after the examination.
A long-term approach to absenteeism: more than just medical examinations
A medical examination helps to set clear boundaries, as do clear absenteeism procedures. But at the heart of a sustainable and successful approach to absenteeism is open, friendly dialogue with your employee.
In short, medical examinations are not enough to reduce absenteeism. Without a vision and policy, all they do is treat the symptoms.
At Mensura, we believe in a friendly, professional approach to absenteeism, with long-term fitness for work as the ultimate goal. The aim is that your employees should focus on what they are still able to do, even in difficult circumstances. We can help you with:
analysing and spotting patterns in your absenteeism figures
establishing clear procedures and communication flows
performing and following up on medical examinations
training and coaching your employees to engage in friendly professional dialogue
setting up reintegration programs with adapted work or specific support
Tackling absenteeism in the long term is impossible without preventive and awareness-raising measures. Our extensive range of training courses will help your employees and managers to spot the signs and respond appropriately.
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