Life Areas
Documents
Acronyms
Recovery Support
General
100

In which Life Area would you include details about Pre-injury role, Employer details & Manager details?

Vocational Life Area

100

What document is generally required before ACC can pay Weekly Compensation?

A medical certificate confirming the client is unable to work because of their injury (e.g. ACC18 or ACC45

100

What does WC stand for?

Weekly Compensation

100

True or False: You should wait until you're completely stuck before seeking internal support

False. Recovery Coordinators are encouraged to seek support early to ensure good client outcomes and sound decision-making

100

True or False: A client can return to work on reduced hours while receiving Weekly Compensation

True

200

In which Life Area would you include details about Regular Non-Attendance?

Engagement Life Area

200

What document is required when requesting a client's clinical notes from their treatment provider?

ACC6300 Authority to Collect Medical and Other Records

200

What does RTW stand for?

Return to Work

200

Recovery Team members must refer to this prior as a guideline for seeking support

Recovery Support Decision Tree

200

What does ACC stand for?

Accident Compensation Corporation

300

In which Life Area would you record any changes in diagnosis?

Health Life Area

300

What letter would you send when a client's weekly compensation is ceasing because they are no longer incapacitated for their pre-injury role following a Section 103 decision?

SPD998 Suspension or cessation of entitlement - client

300

What does DRWC stand for?

Delayed Request for Weekly Compensation

300

If you're unsure how to interpret legislation or policy on a claim, which internal support should you seek?

Technical Advice

300

What is the first conversation a Recovery Coordinator typically completes after allocation of a new Supported RTW claim?

The Welcome Conversation

400

What Life Area would you include Risks or a Vulnerable Indicator?

Cultural Life Area

400

What document needs to be completed if a client wants another person to have authority to act on their claim?

ACC5937 Authority to Act

400

What does DOFI stand for?

Date of First Incapacity

400

Who can provide coaching and guidance to help build your capability and confidence in claim management?

A Practice Mentor

400

Name one stakeholder a Recovery Coordinator may work with during a client's recovery.

Employer, treatment provider, whānau, or the client themselves

500

Where would you include what home supports the client is receiving?

Social Life Area

500

What form is sent to an employer to obtain details of a client's final pay, holiday pay, and termination date?

ACC040 Termination pay information request – employer

500

What does RAW stand for?

Recover at Work

500

What forum can you use to discuss complex claims and receive guidance from peers and specialists?

A Recovery Support Panel (or Claim Panel).

500

What must be established before Weekly Compensation can be paid?

Loss of earnings