Cal/OSHA defines a serious illness or injury as one that necessitates inpatient hospitalization, excluding instances where the individual was hospitalized for medical observation or diagnostic testing.
Since a dental employee infected with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, dental practices should be mindful of reporting such instances, as reports of serious illness need to reach Cal/OSHA within eight hours of when the employer became aware.
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