A manager is following up on an employee?s injuries. The manager has contacted human resources to initiate the process of worker?s compensation. Which action would be appropriate by the manager?
1. Contact the employee?s physician and inform the physician of the injuries.
2. Follow up with human resources regarding scheduling staff to cover the employee?s absences.
3. Follow up with the employee to express concern and answer any questions regarding the situation.
4. Follow up with the worker?s compensation nurse.
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Explanation: 1. It would be inappropriate to contact the employee?s physician and/or the worker?s
compensation nurse; this would violate the employee?s right to confidentiality.
Human resources is not responsible for covering staff absences. The manager should contact
the injured employee at home to express concern for his or her well-being and follow up with
any questions the employee may have.
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