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Select Medical WorkStrategies P a g e | 8 The WorkSTEPS Program is dependent upon collection and interpretation of data pursuant to stringent medical and scientific protocols. Employers benefit by matching the physical demand levels of the specific job to the physical capabilities of the employee, which reduces injury incidence and decreases employee turnover. The WorkSTEPS® Test also assists in eliminating fraudulent claims and in establishing a basis for legitimately controlling claims. The WorkSTEPS Program starts with a thorough job analysis by Select Medical representatives. The job analysis information forms the basis for preparation of the essential function component of the WorkSTEPS Employment Test. In addition to the "essential function" component necessary to make hiring recommendations in accordance with the ADA, WorkSTEPS protocol includes a comprehensive battery of additional medical and functional performance tests on each employee. If significant, this medical and functional data can be used to withdraw an offer of employment, but otherwise can be used to establish baseline data of an e mployee. This facilitates detection of existing impairments and other medical and physical conditions of the employee. The information is retained for comparison to post-injury data and establishes a basis for eliminating fraudulent injuries, and quantifying the legitimate value of bona fide injuries. More information about WorkSTEPS including a frequently asked questions section can be found at: http://www.worksteps.com/ Testing Services A Post-Offer Employment Test is performed by a trained WorkStrategies Specialists after a conditional offer of employment is made to an applicant. The test is created from a defined process including an onsite job analysis that determines essential job functions including the strength, postural/agility and lifting requirements associated with a specific job. Based on the data collected at the worksite and in observation of employees functioning in the job, a test battery is developed. Emphasis is placed on two primary functional areas: 1) Dynamic lift testing at various levels in order to determine employee’s level of strength 2) Job simulation testing in order to determine employee’s ability to perform essential functions of target job Initial Implementation There are five basic steps in the process of implementing the employment testing program: 1) Completion of Tri-party Agreement (employer, WorkSTEPS, Select Medical) 2) Identification of job positions to be assessed and onsite job analysis for identified positions 3) Test criteria development 4) Test administration, analysis and reporting 5) Evaluation of program effectiveness DocuSign Envelope ID: FFA73DD9-C106-407B-89D5-4182E5B591FE