Differences in absenteeism may stem from social determinants of health, a concept that is broadly defined as the environment and conditions in which people live and work that affect the health of individuals and populations. These factors influence employees’ productivity as well as their ability and perhaps willingness to participate in return-to-work programs.
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health Improves Absence Management and Return to Work
By Patty Nunez, MA, CRC, CDMS, CCM, Commissioner, Commission for Case Manager Certification, and director, Claim Supply Management, CNA Insurance; Stan Scioscia, M.Ed., CRC, CDMS, Commissioner, Commission for Case Manager Certification, and disability management services coordinator, University of California, Davis; Vivian Campagna, DNP, RN-BC, CCM, chief industry relations officer, Commission for Case Manager Certification
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