on 13/6/07 2:06 pm, Glenn Raybone at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Hello Amanda,
>
> can I play devil's advocate? If this 'fitness advisor' is part of the OH
> Team then does this not mean he may need to have access to staff notes?
> For example he may need to gain detail on past history etc. If he had to
> get written consent each time this would be very time consuming. He could
> of course ask to have a look, but what if you were on leave?
>
> I suppose it depends on why he needs access, and what he does with the
> info. Is it to aid treatment or merely to pass an hour?
>
> I guess the problem I'm wrestling with is if he's paid out of the OH
> budget, and part of the team then does this allow direct access? I have to
> admit the more I think about this the less sure I am myself!
>
> Can you let us know how it develops?
>
> Regards
>
> Glenn
>
>
Hi Glenn
Using this logic - Would the same right of access be given to other
non-clinical team members such as an ergonomist, safety advisor or
occupational hygienist. It soon develops into a can of worms.
Anne
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