Workplace injuries don’t just affect a worker’s physical health — they impact families, careers, and long-term quality of life. Recognizing this, WorkSafeBC is launching a major initiative to develop a Clinical Recovery Framework (CRF) for injured workers in British Columbia.
This framework will help define what “recovery” truly means and establish clear, evidence-informed principles for effective recovery management — creating better alignment between WorkSafeBC and the health care professionals supporting injured workers.
What Is the Clinical Recovery Framework (CRF)?
The Clinical Recovery Framework is designed to bring consistency and clarity to injured worker recovery by:
- Defining what recovery means in a clinical and practical way
- Outlining evidence-informed principles for effective recovery management
- Creating a shared language and expectations between WorkSafeBC and health care providers
In short, the CRF aims to strengthen collaboration so injured workers can receive more coordinated support, leading to better outcomes.
Why WorkSafeBC Is Inviting an Expert Advisory Panel
To guide and shape this work, WorkSafeBC is convening an external Expert Advisory Panel.
The goal is simple: bring in experienced clinical voices to ensure the CRF is informed by real-world expertise and reflects the needs of those working directly with injured workers.
WorkSafeBC is calling on experienced clinician leaders and health professionals who are passionate about injured worker recovery and able to represent the perspectives of their professional peers.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
✅ Clinician leaders
✅ Health professionals with recovery expertise
✅ Individuals committed to supporting injured workers
✅ Professionals who can help represent broader clinical perspectives
This panel is not just about participation — it’s about contributing insight that can shape how recovery is defined and supported across the system.
How to Apply (Expression of Interest)
Interested applicants are asked to complete and submit the official Expression of Interest form.
Why This Initiative Is a Big Step Forward
A clear, evidence-informed recovery framework can support the workers’ compensation system by improving:
- Communication between health care providers and WorkSafeBC
- Consistency in recovery expectations
- Quality of recovery planning and outcomes
- Confidence in recovery management decisions
When all stakeholders speak the same language around recovery, injured workers benefit the most.
Final Takeaway
WorkSafeBC’s Clinical Recovery Framework initiative signals a strong commitment to improving injured worker recovery across British Columbia — and the Expert Advisory Panel is a powerful way to ensure that the framework is grounded in clinical expertise and real-world realities.
If you’re a clinician leader or health professional passionate about helping injured workers recover effectively, this EOI may be an opportunity to contribute to meaningful system-wide change.
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