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Jobs
Jobs and Economic Development/Growth
Labor and Industry and Education
Workers' Compensation Advisory Council
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At a minimum, the study must:
(1) identify evidence-based methods and best practices for early detection and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder;
(2) review models, including those used in other jurisdictions and systems, for delivering mental health wellness training or employee assistance programs, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, and benefits related to post-traumatic stress disorder. Review must include outcomes and cost considerations;
(3) identify any programs in other jurisdictions with effective prevention, timely and effective medical intervention, or high return-to-work rates for employees with work-related post-traumatic stress disorder;
(4) review the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder provided in Minn. Stat. 176.011 Subd. 15(d), and compare to definitions in other jurisdictions; and
(5) consider the list of occupations subject to the rebuttable presumption in Minn. Stat. 176.011 Subd. 15(e).
The Public Employees Retirement Association, the Minnesota State Retirement System, the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Insurers Association, and any relevant state agencies shall cooperate with the Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry in conducting this study.
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