SUBJECT:

Workers' Compensation Procedures

EFFECTIVE January 1, 1997, EACH time you are treated in a UCSD Emergency
Room for a work-related injury or exposure, you will be registered as a
new patient. Your cooperation with the registration personnel will be
greatly appreciated as this will help in processing your medical records
and eliminate the mailing of ER bills to your home.

WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR VOLUNTEER HAS A WORK-RELATED INJURY OR EXPOSURE, IT
IS THE SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO:

*  Immediately call the Workers' Compensation Office to report the
   details of the injury or exposure. CALL: 534-0136 or 534-4785

*  Provide a claim form to the employee or volunteer within 24 hours of
   knowing it was a work-related injury or exposure. Please note the
   department may be fined if the form is not provided within this 24
   hour period.

*  Refer the injured employee or volunteer to the Thornton ER or to the
   Hillcrest Medical Center ER for treatment.

PLEASE CONTACT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFICE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
SERVICES:

*  For a presentation in your department about Workers' Compensation
   benefits, policies, and procedures.

*  To receive Workers' Compensation guideline booklets for supervisors,
   injured employees, or department timekeepers.

*  For a copy of the notice that should be posted in your department
   outlining steps to be taken for a work-related injury or exposure.

*  For clarification on who is covered under the UCSD Workers'
   Compensation Program.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM FORMS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE UCSD
STOREHOUSE (ORDER #2199). THE ENGLISH/SPANISH CLAIM FORM INCLUDES AN
INSTRUCTION SHEET TO FOLLOW WHEN COMPLETING THIS FORM.

For further information about the UCSD Workers' Compensation Program,
please contact the Worker's Compensation Coordinators, Susan Johnston at
534-0136 or Patricia Lawson at 534-4785.

Van Jahnes-Smith Risk Manager