Leading and Lagging Indicators Drive National RTW Strategy
Safe Work Australia has released new reports detailing the measurement framework and indicators for the 2020-30 National Return to Work Strategy.
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released two reports outlining the framework for measuring the success of the 2020-30 National Return to Work Strategy, and the measurement model underpinning the framework.
The National Return to Work Strategy 2020 – 2030 is designed to drive national action to improve return to work outcomes for workers with a work-related injury or illness.
The correct use of lagging and leading indicators underpins the strategy, with SWA stressing that improving leading indicators would improve the outcomes of workers returning to work after an injury.
“The model is derived from a range of accepted scientific models in injury epidemiology and occupational health and includes lagging indicators (recovery and return to work outcomes) and leading indicators (factors that influence whether recovery and return to work outcomes are achieved),” the methodology report states.
“While assessing lagging indicators is important for determining the ultimate success of the Strategy in improving return to work outcomes, it is also important to measure leading indicators to inform opportunities for intervention in the short to medium term.”
“Success in improving the leading indicators will contribute to improvements in return to work outcomes.”
The strategy identifies five action areas that work together to deliver positive outcomes for workers.
- Supporting workers
- Building positive workplace culture and leadership
- Supporting employers
- Supporting other stakeholders
- Building and translating evidence
The Strategy
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