SAN DIEGO: RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE
December 20, 1996
KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF
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