Prompt recovery saves costs and secures retail operations
01 Situation
A 53-year-old employee of a garden centersuffered anelbow fracture after a fall on black ice. After initial treatment in hospital, she was initially 100% unable to work.
02 Solution
Shortly after the accident, the doctor communicated directly with the employer to enable adapted employment. A suitable solution was found together: The employee was able to work in customer service without putting any strain on her arm.
03 Partial ability to work
Continuous support and detailed work ability certificates enabled the patient to gradually return to work:
Week 1-2: 0% able to work
Week 3-4: 60% fit for work
Week 5-12: 80% fit for work
04 Results
Improved work process: The patient was already doing productive work again after the 3rd week
Significant cost savings: CHF 22,800 - CHF 38,000 for the company
Reduction in absences: by a total of 38 days
05 Share success story
This success story shows how proactive care promotes the rapid recovery of employees and at the same time secures significant economic benefits for companies in the retail sector.
Source: This case study was provided by AcciMed GmbH and shortened with their permission.
