Question

If you do have an exposure incident such as a needlestick at work, your employer is required to provide you with an immediate, confidential medical evaluation. There are certain requirements that this exam must meet. What is missing from the list?

Occurs at a reasonable time and place

Performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other licensed healthcare professional

Provided according to the recommendations of the U.S. Public Health

Laboratory tests must be conducted by an accredited laboratory at no cost to you


A.

Provided at no cost to you

B.

Provided at minimal cost

C.

Provided at no cost to your employer

D.

Provided at minimal cost to your employer

Answer 1

A Provides no cost to you

Answer 2

The organization/employer is responsible for safety at the work place. Also, a safe work place has increased productivity.

A needlestick injury is the penetration of the skin by a needle or other sharp object, which has been in contact with blood, tissue or other body fluids before the exposure. Though physiological impact is negligible, these can lead to transmission of infectious diseases.

Since the physical safety of employees is the responsibility of the employer/organization and the incident happened at the work place, the laboratory test must be provided at no cost to the employee.

Hence, the right answer is A. Provided at no cost to you.