When to report a work-related death or injury?
■it results in an injury of a type which is reportable(as listed under ‘Types of reportable injuries’). When deciding if the accident that led to the death or injury is work-related, the key issues to consider are whether the accident was related to: ■the way the work was organised, carried out or supervised;
How to deal with physicians’misconduct at the hospital?
In years past, hospitals were unable to swiftly investigate and remediate complaints involving alleged physician misconduct as the due process requirements of medical staff bylaws were an impediment, especially when a hospital lacked a harassment policy applicable to both staff and physicians.
What kind of diseases can be reported at work?
These diseases include (regulations 8 and 9): ■carpal tunnel syndrome; ■severe cramp of the hand or forearm; ■occupational dermatitis; ■hand-arm vibration syndrome; ■occupational asthma; ■tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm; ■any occupational cancer; ■any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent.
Can a hospital revoke a physician’s hospital privileges?
Kohn, 457 U.S. 830, 839-43 (1982). If a hospital is a state actor, a physician has a right to due process before a hospital may terminate his or her privileges. Some courts have held that due process rights are implicated in revocation of hospital privileges where the revocation occurs for disciplinary reasons.
How is medical information kept private in the workplace?
1 What types of medical information might be part of my employer’s records about me? 2 Do I have a right to have my medical information kept private in the workplace? 3 Can an employer require me to take medical tests in order to be hired? 4 Can my employer require me to take medical tests in order to keep my job?
Do you have to give your employer your medical information?
However, your employer may conduct voluntary medical examinations that are part of an employee health program and may provide medical information required by State workers’ compensation laws to the agencies that administer such laws.
Can a employer request medical certification from a health care provider?
While your employer can request medical certification from your health care provider of your need for leave, all your health care provider must communicate is a description of the serious health condition, the date that the condition began or treatment became necessary, and the expected duration of the condition or treatment.