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Millie is an injured worker who has been back to work on modified duty for approximately 13 months. Which of the following return-to-work strategies would best help Millie get back to full duty?
Suggested Answer: A
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Answer option A is correct. An IME will allow Millie to be evaluated by an impartial third party. Modified duty is a short-term solution to be used when an injured worker is able to return to work but not to full duty (D). A reasonable accommodation strategy (B) may become necessary, but only after Millie's diagnosis and treatment plan is clearly understood. Terminating her employment (C) prior to identifying the extent of her qualifications and limitations is not advisable.
Chapter: Risk Management
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Noah
10 months ago
Independent medical evaluations can be helpful, but they might not be necessary.
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Shay
11 months ago
Continuing modified duty sounds safe, but how long can that really last?
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Stephanie
11 months ago
Wait, why would terminating her be an option? That seems harsh.
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Tegan
11 months ago
Totally agree, accommodating her is key!
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Dierdre
11 months ago
I think option B makes the most sense.
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Maryann
12 months ago
I’m a bit torn between B and D. While D seems safe, I wonder if it really helps Millie progress towards full duty.
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Antonio
12 months ago
I remember a similar question where we discussed the importance of reasonable accommodations. I feel like B is definitely the right choice here.
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Olene
12 months ago
I'm not really sure about option D. Continuing modified duty might be okay, but wouldn't it be better to push for a more permanent role?
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
I think option B makes the most sense since accommodating her could help her transition back to full duty.
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Dana
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if continuing the modified duty or getting an independent medical exam would be better. I'll have to review the details again before deciding.
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Apolonia
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident that B is the right answer here. Accommodating Millie into a permanent position seems like the most reasonable and compassionate approach to help her recover and return to full duty.
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Lakeesha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. This is a tricky one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe continuing the modified duty assignment until she's released to full duty could work too.
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Willard
1 year ago
I think the best option here is B - reasonably accommodating Millie into a more permanent position. That seems like the most fair and supportive approach to help her get back to full duty.
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Jin
2 years ago
I disagree, I think option B is better because reasonably accommodating her into a more permanent position shows that the company values her as an employee.
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Geraldine
2 years ago
I agree, continuing the modified duty assignment until she is released to full duty seems like the most supportive option.
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Elza
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old question: keep the employee or throw them out the window? Clearly, D is the way to go. Though I do wonder if Millie has a penchant for skydiving...
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Reena
2 years ago
C? Seriously? Terminating her employment is just plain cruel. Clearly, the answer is D.
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Kristine
2 years ago
I don't know, B seems like a good option. Accommodating her into a more permanent position could work well.
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Irma
2 years ago
Terminating her employment doesn't seem fair, she should be accommodated into a more permanent position.
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Desmond
2 years ago
I think continuing the modified duty assignment until she is released to full duty is the way to go.
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Chu
2 years ago
I agree, option B sounds like the best choice for Millie.
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Essie
2 years ago
D is the way to go, keeping Millie on modified duty until she can return to full duty is the most reasonable approach.
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Gearldine
2 years ago
D) Continuing the modified duty assignment until she is released to full duty
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Twana
2 years ago
B) Reasonably accommodating her into a more permanent position
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Alease
2 years ago
A) Paying to have her evaluated by an independent medical examiner
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Gianna
2 years ago
I think option D is the best choice for Millie.