Health care workers, like other professionals face their share of risks at work. In fact, studies show that hospitals are some of the riskiest workplaces. Health care work can just be as physically demanding as a construction job or another form of physical labor --...
Did you know that nurses, midwives and students in these fields are at a greater risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders that could lead to them living in chronic pain? For many of these people, repetitive strain injuries are the culprit behind potentially years...
You may be confused about the steps to take following a workplace accident. Should you shrug it off and seek treatment for the injuries on your own? Should you make your employer aware? You may be contemplating your next move, but you need to know that time is not on...
Working in a medical facility comes with numerous risks. Some of the most common injuries that people suffer in hospitals relate to falls or to overworking their bodies while providing patient care. However, the dangerous equipment that medical professionals need to...
Working in the medical field may have been a lifelong goal because you want to help people. Even if you don't directly provide medical care, a kind, smiling face and reception or the diligent efforts of someone in the billing department can make all the difference for...
As a nurse, nobody has to tell you that your job can be tough. However, even you may not realize just how much strain your body is under or the dangers you face every day. When you’re working, there are too many variables that can affect your safety -- and you can’t...
On the face of it, coverage for medical treatment for a work injury should be the best insurance program available, bar none. Labor Code 4600 provides for treatment and all things necessary to cure or relieve from the effects of your injury. There is no premium, no...
The workers’ compensation system is an alphabet soup of terms that are commonly used by practitioners that can seem confusing and off-putting when first encountered. Below is a list (by no means complete) of some of the most common terms you will likely hear....