COHN Disability and Return-to-Work 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an 'undue hardship' that might excuse an employer from providing a requested ADA accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation would require extensive restructuring that fundamentally alters the nature of the business operation

Answer

Undue hardship under the ADA considers significant difficulty or expense relative to the employer's size, resources, and the nature of the business — not mere inconvenience.

Question 2

Early return-to-work programs have been shown to benefit employers primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Reducing total disability costs, maintaining worker productivity, and preserving employee skills and morale

Answer

Early RTW programs reduce total claim costs, maintain productivity, prevent deconditioning, and support employee morale and retention.

Question 3

When reviewing a physician's return-to-work restrictions, a COHN notices the restrictions are vague (e.g., 'light duty'). What is the BEST action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the treating physician to clarify specific functional limitations in measurable terms

Answer

The COHN should contact the treating physician to obtain specific, measurable restrictions (e.g., maximum pounds lifted, hours standing) to properly match the worker to available duties.

Question 4

A nurse who suspects a supervisor is pressuring an injured worker to return to work before medically appropriate should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document the concern and discuss it with the occupational health medical director or appropriate supervisor

Answer

The COHN should document concerns and escalate through appropriate channels, such as consulting with the occupational health medical director or raising the issue with HR or management.

Question 5

Under workers' compensation, 'temporary total disability' (TTD) benefits are typically paid when:

Accepted Answer

The worker is completely unable to work while recovering from a work-related injury

Answer

TTD benefits are paid when an injured worker is temporarily unable to perform any work while healing from a work-related injury or illness.

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COHN Disability and Return-to-Work 4