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    California Bill Expands Workers’ Comp for Hospital Staff

    California legislators are looking at a bill that could seriously change workers’ compensation for hospital employees. The core idea is to broaden the definition of what qualifies as a work-related injury. This means making it easier for hospital staff to get help if they’re dealing with certain health issues.

    S.B. 632, the bill in question, was introduced recently. It targets hospital employees who are directly involved in patient care in acute care settings. The proposed changes include adding specific conditions to the list of potential work injuries. These include infectious diseases, cancer, injuries to muscles and bones, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and respiratory diseases.

    The bill specifically mentions COVID-19 as a potential infectious or respiratory disease. The definition would cover all variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Furthermore, the bill proposes that these presumptions—meaning it’s assumed the injury is work-related unless proven otherwise—would extend for a set period after the employee leaves their job. In most cases, this period would be three years.

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    This could have a big impact on the healthcare workers who are on the front lines. They could receive important support when dealing with work-related health issues. This bill reflects a growing recognition of the unique challenges and risks that healthcare workers face. It aims to ensure these individuals get the coverage and care they deserve.

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