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Reporting Injury. Employees must report all injuries to the supervisor immediately (Board Policy EBBA) (Board Policy GBEA) Use the form provided and available in each building. Reporting Injury. Employees must report all injuries to the supervisor immediately
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Reporting Injury • Employees must report all injuries to the supervisor immediately • (Board Policy EBBA) • (Board Policy GBEA) • Use the form provided and available in each building
Reporting Injury • Employees must report all injuries to the supervisor immediately • If the nature of the injury/illness is such that the employee cannot immediately submit the form, the supervisor will assist, but no later than 30 days after the injury. • Failing to report within 30 days may jeopardize your ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
Workers’ Compensation • In Missouri, an employer has the right to direct and control medical treatment in workers’ compensation cases. • This means when you are injured, the district has the right to direct you to a specific medical provider for treatment, and • District has control over where an employee treats until the employee is released.
Workers’ Compensation • IMPORTANT – Loss of Benefits • Failure of employees to use safety devices or obey rules adopted by the district • Violation of the district’s Drug-Free Workplace policy, when injury sustained in conjunction with use of alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances. • The employee is responsible for paying any costs associated with any treatment he/she undergoes on their own.
Workers’ Compensation • IMPORTANT – Loss of Benefits • The employee is responsible for paying any costs associated with any treatment he/she undergoes on their own. • Again, the district retains and exercises its right to direct care.
Workers’ Compensation • IMPORTANT – Follow Procedure • Report injuries immediately • Use the appropriate form • Use the district health care provider • Work-related injuries occurring after hours should be reported to your supervisor who will contact the Director of Human Resources.
Injury/Workers’ Compensation • (Board Policy EBBA) • (Board Policy GBEA) • Questions during business hours should be directed to: • Cliff Sharp, Employee Benefits Representative • After business hours, contact your supervisor who will contact the Director of Human Resources for instructions.
