Magnifying Glass
dictionary 1799 640
Back to Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Glossary Check: Or. ‘Work Hardening’

05 Dec, 2023 Frank Ferreri

dictionary 1799 640
                               

Eugene, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Do you feel like your work has gotten harder lately? Maybe it has, but that's not the same as "work hardening" in a workers' compensation context.

To understand what it means, here's a look at how Oregon defines "work hardening."

"Work hardening" means an individualized, medically prescribed and monitored, work-oriented treatment process. The process involves the patient participating in simulated or actual work tasks that are structured and graded to progressively increase physical tolerances, stamina, endurance, and productivity to return the patient to a specific job.

Simply Research Ad 250x250 1
Get courts, compliance, and claims info from 53 U.S. jurisdictions with Simply Research

  • california case management case management focus claims compensability compliance courts covid do you know the rule exclusive remedy florida FMLA glossary check health care Healthcare hr homeroom insurance insurers iowa kentucky leadership medical NCCI new jersey new york ohio opioids osha pennsylvania roadmap Safety simply research state info technology texas violence WDYT west virginia what do you think women's history month workcompcollege workers' comp 101 workers' recovery Workplace Safety Workplace Violence

    • Read Also

    Walgreens Lawsuit: Ripple Effects on Workers’ Compensation and the Opioid Crisis 

    The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Walgreens sends shockwaves through multiple industries, including workers' compensation. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked legitimate medical purposes. […]
    Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?

    In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]
    5 Questions on High-Risk Industries, CLM Session with Michele Punturi & Michelle Leighton

    In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]

    About The Author

    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

    More by This Author

    5 Questions on High-Risk Industries, CLM Session with Michele Punturi & Michelle Leighton

    In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]
    What are the Rules on Discriminating against Federal Workers’ Compensation Beneficiaries?

    Federal Focus Those familiar with state workers' compensation laws around the country might be aware that retaliation or discrimination against employees who make workers' compensation claims is against the rules. But did you know the […]
    Termination for Absences Doesn’t Stand Without Written Policy Requiring Doctor’s Notes

    25 for 25 in '25 In our look back at 25 cases from each year that we've been in existence, we come to 2001, and a case from Kansas that tested how much an employer […]

    Read More

    Walgreens Lawsuit: Ripple Effects on Workers’ Compensation and the Opioid Crisis 

    The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Walgreens sends shockwaves through multiple industries, including workers' compensation. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked legitimate medical purposes. […]
    Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?

    In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]
    5 Questions on High-Risk Industries, CLM Session with Michele Punturi & Michelle Leighton

    In advance of the CLM Focus Conference coming up Feb. 11-12, we're presenting a series of conference-preview pieces to better understand what the sessions will offer and why they're relevant to the workers' compensation industry. Today, we […]
    Toolbelt Generation Dumping College For High-Paying Careers in Vo-Tech, Trade Jobs  

    Labor Landscape  American consumers are frantically searching for plumbers, electricians and welders. And Gen Z, dubbed the toolbelt generation, is answering the call. Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are now appealing […]
    UPDATE: Purdue Pharma Settlement & the Workers’ Compensation Industry 

    The Purdue Pharma settlement has taken another pivotal turn, with a newly negotiated agreement bringing the Sackler family's financial contribution to $7.4 billion. This updated resolution follows the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of a prior […]
    Compensable vs. Non-Compensable: The Power of Language in Workers’ Compensation 

    In workers' compensation, the words we use matter. Language shapes perceptions, impacts emotions, and can influence outcomes meaningfully. The terms "compensable" and "non-compensable" are integral to the workers' compensation process, defining whether an injury falls […]