Margie is part of the human resources department at Oak Ridge Memorial Hospital and is currently reviewing applications for the open outpatient coding position. She has several candidates that meet all the qualifications and one final application for review. That individual has the most experience, 15 years as an outpatient coder at another facility, but has been out of work for two years. Margie calls her to set up an interview and, in the process, finds out that she is blind. There was an accident two years that took her eyesight completely. Once Margie hears that she cancels the interview.
Explaining Margie’s actions. Support your rationale with evidence.
