If there is a need to send a Carter & Carter employee to a medical facility for a job related injury or illness other than an emergency, we currently use the (insert the name of the company worker’s compensation insurance and managed care provider).
An injured employee must never be allowed to drive or otherwise transport himself or herself to any off-site area or facility. The injured person must be driven by a Carter & Carter employee in good physical condition and with a valid driver’s license to the nearest approved medical care provider.
Under Alabama law, the employer has the right to choose the authorized medical provider in all cases except emergencies. We have found the (insert the name of the company worker’s compensation insurance and managed care provider) to provide excellent service to our employees, and are a great advantage strategically for most of our work areas.
Every employee intending to use outside medical attention should make every effort to contact the Carter & Carter Human Resources Department for pre-authorization and direction.
- Contact: Jimmica Slaughter, Human Resources Director
Anderson Yates, Safety and Health Director
This communication is desired but not essential if not practical or possible. In such cases, refer to Section 5.5 following for the complete listing of approved medical care providers for your own determination of the most appropriate and expedient medical care location.
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