HRCI PHRca Exam - Topic 3 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHRca exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 3

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?

APaying to have her evaluated by an independent medical examiner

BReasonably accommodating her into a more permanent position

CTerminating her employment as she is no longer qualified to do the work for which she was hired

DContinuing the modified duty assignment until she is released to full duty

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Suggested Answer: A

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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by Mindy at Jan 10, 2025, 02:25 AM

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Noah

3 months ago

Independent medical evaluations can be helpful, but they might not be necessary.

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Shay

3 months ago

Continuing modified duty sounds safe, but how long can that really last?

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Stephanie

3 months ago

Wait, why would terminating her be an option? That seems harsh.

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Tegan

4 months ago

Totally agree, accommodating her is key!

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Dierdre

4 months ago

I think option B makes the most sense.

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Maryann

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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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