Scenario 3-1: Workers in nursing homes regularly experience a number of physical and psychological health and safety issues. Incidents can involve twisting and/or lifting injuries, contact with viruses and bacteria, as well as stress-related illnesses from dealing with very sick and dying patients. At Restwell Manor there are 80 employees who work an average of 6 hours per day for 250 days a year. In the past year, the employer reported a total of 8 injuries for a total lost time of 50 days.
-What would workers' compensation be most likely to pay for if a Restwell Manor worker is physically attacked by a patient and suffers post-traumatic stress disorder?

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Workers' compensation would likely cover the cost of counseling for the employee who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of being physically attacked by a patient.

Scenario 3-1: Workers in Nursing Homes Regularly Experience a Number