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To identify the current Scope of Practice in disability management, the CDMS Commission regularly undertakes scientific field research known as a Role & Function Study. The latest study completed in 2009 designated four practice areas or domains. As identified by experts in the field and verified by practicing disability managers who were surveyed, the domains of disability management are:
Disability and Work Interruption Case Management, including gathering relevant case information, synthesizing information, interpreting case-specific local, state, and federal regulations, and developing a case management plan
Workplace Intervention for Disability Prevention, including conducting organizational assessments, evaluating policies and procedures, presenting the business rationale for disability management programs, managing human resources, applying labor relation laws, and managing financial resources
Program Development, Management, and Evaluation, including organizing and planning disability management programs, applying qualitative and quantitative measurements, interpreting financial/risk data, designing programs with rewards and incentives, and tracking cost, operational, and outcomes data
Employment Leaves and Benefits Administration, including managing health-related employment leaves, administering health and welfare plans, managing payroll and systems data, as well as identifying risks associated with interruptions and leaves
NCCA Accreditation
Conducting scientific field research is also one of the many stringent requirements for the CDMS credentialing process to achieve accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). NCCA was created in 1987 to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of certification programs and/or organizations that assess professional competence.