An employee of a nursing home is injured on the job while lifting patients. She believes her back has been injured, but not badly. What is the initial action she should be taking after hurting her back.

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The initial action an employee should take after injuring herself on the job is to report the injury to a supervisor. This will ensure that the injury is recorded and appropriate action is taken, such as providing medical care and filing a Workers' Compensation claim if necessary. Calling an ambulance is not necessary unless the injury is severe and requires immediate medical attention. Reporting the injury to the Workers' Compensation agency and human resources department may come later, but the first step is to report it to a supervisor. Waiting 24 hours is not recommended, as it could result in further injury or make it difficult to prove that the injury occurred on the job.

An Employee of a Nursing Home Is Injured on the Job