Compensability of Overdoses in Ohio Workers' Compensation [635]
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Speakers:
   Larry Sanford, Staff Counsel, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Track: Legal
Secondary Track: Workers' Compensation
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Basic

Description:

This session covers overdoses in an Ohio workers' compensation claim, focusing on when they are compensable and when they are not compensable under Ohio law. The session also highlights the impact that introducing medications and drugs not prescribed has on the compensability of overdoses.



Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish between a compensable overdose and a non-compensable overdose; 2. Recognize intentional and accidental overdose fact patterns; and 3. List the questions to ask medical professionals in the event of an overdose.

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  CLE: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1

File & Handouts:
File 1


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