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Program Outcomes
Below is an overview of the Work Hardening Program and a glimpse into its outcomes. For more information on the program's outcomes, call 410-554-2975.
In 2009, we had:
- 100% Program Goals Met
- 100% Patient Satisfaction
- 95% of Patients Working Six Months Post-Discharge
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Overview
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Components of Program
- Work simulation
- Exercise
- Functional/conditioning activities
- Educational sessions
- Psychology group
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Admission Criteria
- Physician referral/medical clearance
- Baseline evaluation indicates potential to benefit from work hardening program
- Person has limitations which may affect his/her job performance or work potential
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Interdisciplinary Team
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Certified Vocational Evaluator
- Psychologist
- Licensed Certified Social Worker
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Intensity of Service
- 4 to 7 hours per day
- 5 days per week
- 2 to 6 weeks
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Occupations of Persons Served — Major Groups
- Drivers/Delivery - 15%
- Laborers – 11%
- Healthcare Workers - 10%
- Admin/Clerical - 11%
- Mechanics - 10%
- Public Service Workers (Police, Fire Fighters, etc.) - 10%
- Other* – 33%
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Client Responsibilities
- Compliance with program, including regular
attendance
- Demonstration of progress toward meeting established goals
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| Specific Program Information: 2009 Statistics |
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Impairment Groups
- Upper Extremity – 68%
- Lower Extremity – 16%
- Spine – 16%
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Age Groups
- 18-26 years – 11%
- 27-35 years – 0%
- 36-50 years – 53%
- 51-65 years – 37%
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Work Hardening Program Management Report
| Primary | Reporting Quarter | Cumulative |
| Objectives |
Weight
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Goal
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Actual
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Index
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Actual
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Index
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| % clients meeting objectives |
30
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90
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100
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33.3
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100
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33.3
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| % program length at or below projected duration |
10
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80
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100
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12.5
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81
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10.1
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| % clients working, in training or in job placement six months post-discharge |
15
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70
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100
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21.4
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95
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20
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| % stakeholder satisfaction* |
15
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100
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100
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15
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100
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15
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| % client satisfaction |
15
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100
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100
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15
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100
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15
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| % initial reports completed within seven working days |
15
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100
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100
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15
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100
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15
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| Program Index Score |
100
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100
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100
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