Workplace RehabilitationWorker identified as low risk
A strong indication that, with the right support, the return to work will be straightforward. We provide you with a summary of risks and help negotiate the recover-at-work plan — you take it from there.
Workplace Rehabilitation
Rapid Re-KINNECT
An early-intervention risk assessment that predicts whether an injured worker is likely to have a delayed or difficult return to work — giving you the insight to choose the right path, at the right time.
Integrated with InjuryKINNECT and KINNECT’s national Workplace Rehabilitation service.
Quick answer
The short version
Rapid Re-KINNECT is an early-intervention risk assessment service for newly injured workers. Using the evidence-based Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire, our consultants score physical, environmental and social risk factors to predict whether a return to work is likely to be straightforward or complex — so you can decide whether to manage the return in-house or engage KINNECT’s Workplace Rehabilitation team. It complements InjuryKINNECT and integrates seamlessly with our broader rehabilitation services.
What it is
If you knew a return to work was going to be difficult, would you do things differently?
Following a workplace injury, Rapid Re-KINNECT provides a structured risk assessment to identify whether an injured worker is likely to have a delayed or difficult return to work — looking at physical, environmental and social factors together, not just the injury in isolation.
Every workplace has a different capacity to manage recovery at work. Rapid Re-KINNECT helps you make a more informed decision about whether to manage a worker’s return to work in-house or engage our Workplace Rehabilitation team. The choice is yours.
How it works
Three steps from referral to decision.
A fast, evidence-based process designed to fit into how your business already manages injuries.
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Referral to Rapid Re-KINNECT
An injured worker is referred to Rapid Re-KINNECT via a phone call to our team. We triage quickly and book the assessment without delay.
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Risk assessment conducted
Our consultants perform a structured risk assessment covering physical, environmental and social factors using the evidence-based Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire — a tool proven to predict long-term disability after a soft-tissue injury.
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You choose how to manage the return to work
With a clear, quantified picture of the risk involved, you decide how to manage the return to work — keep it in-house, or refer through to KINNECT’s Workplace Rehabilitation team for a seamless transition.
What the score tells you
Low risk or high risk — both come with a clear plan.
Every assessment is scored and quantified so the next step is never guesswork.
Worker identified as high risk
A strong indication that the return to work may be challenging without further support. We talk through the identified risks, recommend appropriate management (including whether a worksite assessment is warranted) and help shape the recover-at-work plan.
Your options after the assessment
You choose what happens next.
Rapid Re-KINNECT doesn’t force a referral — it gives you the insight to invest your resources where they’ll be most efficient.
Option 1 — Manage the return to work in-house
If you have the skills and capacity in-house, you can decide to manage the return to work yourself. The risk assessment gives your team the information they need to navigate potential challenges. This marks the end of our involvement with the case.
- Use the risk assessment to plan suitable duties
- Keep cost and control internal
- No further KINNECT involvement required
Option 2 — Refer through to KINNECT Workplace Rehabilitation
If you’d rather hand the case across, there’s a seamless transition to our Workplace Rehabilitation team. Services move from being self-funded to insurer-funded, and we take over the continued management of the injured worker.
- Sourcing suitable duties and graduated RTW plans
- Treatment coordination and attendance at medical appointments
- Ongoing monitoring, reporting and case management
What you get
Evidence-backed outcomes for employers.
Early intervention isn’t a hunch — it’s the most consistent lever in modern injury management.
Reduced lost time injuries
Up to a 50% reduction in lost time injuries when early intervention is built into the response.
Lower claims costs
Up to a 30% reduction in claims costs by acting on risk early — not after a claim becomes complex.
Improved engagement
Workers report feeling cared for and supported, lifting health literacy and engagement scores.
Stronger supervisor capability
Builds the capacity of supervisors to manage an effective return to work — even on remote sites.
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2019.
Assessment inclusions
A structured assessment and actionable plan.
Rapid Re-KINNECT combines a structured risk assessment with a recover-at-work plan you can act on straight away.
If you decide to refer the case to our Workplace Rehabilitation team, services transition to being insurer-funded from that point forward.
Rapid Re-KINNECT
Assessment + Return to Work Plan
- Örebro-based structured risk assessment
- Quantified risk score and summary
- Recover-at-work plan you can use immediately
Frequently asked
Rapid Re-KINNECT FAQ.
What employers and insurers ask most about early-intervention risk assessment.
What is Rapid Re-KINNECT?
Rapid Re-KINNECT is an early-intervention risk assessment for newly injured workers. It uses the evidence-based Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire to score physical, environmental and social risk factors and predict whether a return to work is likely to be straightforward or complex.
What is the Örebro questionnaire?
The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire is a validated tool shown to predict the risk of long-term disability after a soft-tissue injury. It looks beyond the injury itself at the psychosocial and workplace factors that influence recovery.
When should a worker be referred?
As early as possible after a workplace injury. The earlier the risk is identified, the more options you have to influence the outcome.
How do I make a referral?
A worker is referred via a phone call to our team. We triage quickly and book the assessment without delay.
What do I get from the assessment?
A clear, quantified picture of the risk involved, so you can make an informed decision about whether to manage the worker’s return to work in-house or engage KINNECT’s Workplace Rehabilitation team.
Does using Rapid Re-KINNECT commit me to a full rehabilitation program?
No. The service is designed to inform your decision. You choose how to manage the return to work — keep it in-house, or refer through to our Workplace Rehabilitation team for a seamless transition.
How does it fit with KINNECT’s other services?
Rapid Re-KINNECT complements InjuryKINNECT and integrates with KINNECT’s national Workplace Rehabilitation service, so escalation is seamless if a worker needs more support.
Related services
Part of KINNECT’s Workplace Rehabilitation suite.
Rapid Re-KINNECT is one piece of a complete injury management offer. Here’s what sits alongside it.
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Our full national, approved workplace rehabilitation service for employers and insurers.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Standardised FCEs to determine an injured worker’s safe, sustainable work capacity.
Learn moreIndependent Medical Examination / Fitness for Duty
Impartial specialist assessments of a worker’s capacity to safely perform the inherent role.
Learn moreWorksite Assessments
Onsite assessment of the role, environment and modifications needed for a safe return to work.
Learn moreReturn to Work Plans
Graduated, evidence-based RTW plans agreed between worker, employer and treating team.
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Refer an injured worker today, or talk to our team about how Rapid Re-KINNECT fits alongside your existing injury management program.