What is Integrated Disability Management? It is a simple concept that recognizes that employees can be off work for a variety of reasons and all cause problems for the company. It may be work related or not, it may even be involve or the result of people who are not employees.
IDM is the process of making all the programs, policies, and regulations work together to get people back to work or keep them at work, with the least disruption of business operations.
The process involves:
- An in-depth analysis of business practices,
- Development and implementation of a coordinated effort of all who become involved with injured, ill, or absent employees
- Education of process participants and administrators
The benefits:
- Reduce costs
- Eliminate hidden inhibitors
- Increase on-board time
- Minimize business disruptions

