Overview
MN RETAIN Phase 3 is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Education (DOE). There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and stakeholders throughout MN. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic a subrecipients of the grant.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- > 18-years-old,
- MN Resident,
- Works or intends to work in MN,
Meets one of the following:
- Employed at the time of enrollment (must be a W2 employee) OR,
- Unemployed and in the workforce (looking for a job) referred by either:
- Dislocated Worker (DW) Program,
- Healthcare provider/care team managing work restrictions
- Within 6 months of last day of work,
Meets one of the following:
- Provider work restrictions of unable to work for at least 2 weeks
- Per healthcare team anticipated to be unable to work for at least 2 weeks
- Employer's inability to accommodate current work restrictions
Meets one of the following:
- Diagnosis of a personal injury or illness that impacts employment (acute injury/illness or exacerbation of a chronic condition).
- Surgery or procedure anticipated within the next 4-weeks that impacts employment
- Documentation of work restrictions (i.e., written note/form documentation in electronic medical record prior to enrollment)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not have the capacity to give appropriate informed consent,
- Active workers' compensation claim relating to the qualifying injury or illness,
- Pending application OR Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or -Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
- Self-Employed (i.e., 1099 worker)