Organization : Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)
Facility : Disability Management & Accommodation for RCMP Members
Country : Canada
Website : http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fam/dm-gi-eng.htm
Canada Disability Management & Accommodation for RCMP
The RCMP is committed to accommodating the work related needs of its employees, and to providing a working environment that respects the obligations under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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The program
On April 1, 2017, the RCMP launched an enhanced Disability Management and Accommodation program for RCMP members. The purpose of the program is to provide coordinated support for ill or injured members while they recover.
The services include :
** early intervention;
** pro-active case management;
** return-to-work planning; and,
** if needed, a workplace accommodation.
Highlights
** The program uses a proactive, team-based approach to disability case management one that focuses on a member’s abilities
** The program is designed to maintain a member’s connection to the workplace; to reinforce a member’s ability to remain at or return to work following an illness or injury; and to mitigate any barriers to their ability to do so
** Disability Management Advisors (DMA) and Disability Management Coordinators (DMC) are the primary point of contact for members and supervisors; these professionals work collaboratively with members, supervisors, Occupational Health Teams (OHT) and other supporting players to coordinate case management activities
** The program ensures each case is managed with the same standards of fairness, timeliness and respect
** Disability management and accommodation is a shared responsibility; members, community healthcare providers, supervisors, DMAs, DMCs and the OHT all have important responsibilities within the program
Employee Assistance Services
All RCMP employees and their dependents* can access the Employee Assistance Services (EAS) offered by Health Canada. EAS is a provider of free, confidential, short term counselling, assessment and referral services. The service is paid for by your employer.
A user can receive up to a maximum of eight (8) counselling hours per issue (issue expected to be resolved within the EAP short-term mandate) as assessed by the mental health professional.
The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the nature, the severity and urgency of the problem, whether it is a short-term or long-term issue, and will be determined in consultation with the Case Management Team.
VAC Services & Benefits Available to RCMP Members
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has partnered with the RCMP for more than 60 years to help serving and retired, regular and civilian members and their families.
While the RCMP is responsible for the programs and services provided to its members, VAC administers some of these programs on its behalf. This includes the disability pension and health benefit programs for a service-related injury or illness.
RCMP
The RCMP’s mandate, as outlined in section 18 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, is multi-faceted. It includes preventing and investigating crime; maintaining peace and order;
Enforcing laws; contributing to national security; ensuring the safety of state officials, visiting dignitaries and foreign missions; and providing vital operational support services to other police and law enforcement agencies within Canada and abroad.