Where a registered nurse provided in-home health care services and sustained injuries in an automobile accident as she traveled to her first patient of the day, her injuries arose out of and in the course of the employment, held an Iowa appellate court. The fact...
Any information or opinions contained in this commentary are not necessarily endorsed by LexisNexis® or its affiliates or by the LexisNexis® editorial consultants who review panel decisions. The appropriate provision of medical treatment is one of the most fundamental...
Where a worker sustained serious injuries and, after a period of hospitalization, was discharged to his home and prescribed medication and follow-up care, which included home health services—physical and occupational therapy, a home health aide, and nursing services...
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An injured employee’s entitlement to home health care is oftentimes a hotly contested issue in the workers’ compensation arena. Home health care issues can vary in nature. For instance, at what point does the marital obligation cease and the paid nursing services...