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EMPLOYEE SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
As a condition of employment and continued employment, you will be required to
comply with the following safe working practices:
1.
To follow established corporate/community/departmental safety policies
and procedures.
2.
To report any work-related accident or injury to your supervisor as
soon as it occurs.
3.
If treatment is needed for a work-related injury:
a.
Immediately notify employer of the need for treatment;
b.
Follow employer instructions regarding medical treatment;
c.
On the initial visit, employee will take a WorkersÊ Compensation
Referral form to the treating medical provider and report the
outcome of the visit back to their supervisor.
4.
Obtain assistance or use a lifting device, if available, for all residents who
require lifting.
5.
Wear all personal protective safety equipment as required by your job
duties, including, but not limited to, non-skid shoes, goggles, gowns,
gloves, etc.
6.
Follow established corporate/community exposure control safety policies
and procedures.
7.
Never operate community equipment/machinery unless trained and
authorized to do so.
8.
Failure on an employee's part to follow the above policies could result in
corrective action up to and including dismissal.
According to the General Statutes of the Workers' Compensation Law,
compensation benefits could be reduced for any injury which occurs because of a
failure to follow established safety procedures.
WORKERSÊ COMPENSATION
You are insured for on-the-job injuries by WorkersÊ Compensation, without cost
to you. You are responsible for reporting all occurrences of accidents and
injuries
immediately
to your supervisor, or another member of management if
your supervisor is not available. This will allow for completion of the required
reports in a timely manner and ensures you receive the proper medical
attention.
Information regarding medical providers is governed by each stateÊs Industrial
Commission:
•
North Carolina employees:
You are responsible to accept the medical
treatment provided by the Company or a local physician referred to by
the Company.
•
Virginia employees:
Employee must select a medical provider from a
panel of three (3) physicians provided by the Company. Panels are
posted in each community.