Jeanes Hospital v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

Jeanes Hospital (employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision granting the petition of Maureen Miller (claimant) to set aside a final receipt pursuant to The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act). 1 We reverse.

Claimant was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse engaged in geriatric care. On the evening of May 10, 1985, a co-worker collapsed in claimant’s presence. Claimant assisted the co-worker into a chair and sought medical assistance. The co-worker was taken to the hospital’s intensive care…