Reporting Injuries 1

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1 Reporting Injuries 1

2 Reporting Injuries Supervisors must investigate and implement corrective actions ASAP. Immediately report all work related injuries to your supervisor! 2

3 Illness or Injury to Faculty/Staff If an injury occurs while performing work duties between 8:30am 5:00pm, the employee should go to Health Services located at 995 University Way. Do not go to your personal physician. If the injury occurs after 5pm, the employee should go to Immediate Care Center Eastside, 1200 East Main Street, Suite 12, Spartanburg. The employee should take Physician s Report (HR-81-A) with them for completion at the time of the evaluation. Do not give the Immediate Care Center your personal health insurance card. The clinic will bill USC Upstate directly.

4 Greenville Campus Should an incident occur on the Greenville campus follow the same procedures for proper workers comp documentation: Take the Physician s Report (HR-81-A) along with you. Do not go to your personal physician. Do not Give Doctor s Care your personal health insurance card. Doctor s Care 701 Congaree Rd Greenville, SC (864) (Map)

5 Illness or Injury to Students During operational hours (8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri.) graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for episodic and acute care at Health Services. Students with minor illnesses or injuries may be referred to Health Services as well.

6 Medical Emergencies Emergency treatment for job-related injury or medical illness may be obtained by calling 911. Appropriate emergency response personnel will be dispatched. The Police and Fire Departments will respond and arrange for transportation if required.

7 Medical Emergencies All University Police Officers are First Aid and CPR trained. Fire Department personnel are trained and certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Either or both may respond to medical emergencies on campus. Any injury occurring as a result of an existing hazardous condition should be reported to the University Police Department. 7

8 Medical Emergencies If a medical emergency occurs: Remain calm and call 911 or use an Emergency Call Box to report the incident. Do not move the injured person unless safety concerns dictate. Comfort the patient and offer assurance that medical assistance is on the way. If properly trained, use pressure to stop bleeding and provide Basic Life Support (CPR). DO NOT jeopardize your health or the health of the patient. Wait for professional help if you are unable to provide proper First Aid safely.

9 Medical Emergencies If you provide First Aid to the patient, consider the following: Is immediate action needed to save a life? Will I place myself in harm or jeopardy? Be aware of the potential hazards associated with blood borne pathogens. Do not come into contact with body fluids. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). If exposed to suspected infectious material, wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water; seek medical attention. First Aid Kits are located with the Building or Floor Coordinator on each floor of every campus building.

10 Medical Emergencies If the injury is too serious to be handled by Immediate Care Center, you can call 911 for an ambulance to transport the employee to the Emergency Department at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (Map) Remember - use your best judgment. If the medical emergency requires immediate assistance, dial 911!!

11 Workers Comp Paperwork The Physician s Report (HR-81-A) should be taken to the clinic if after hours. If injury occurs during work hours, Health Services has these forms on hand. Employee Injury Report (HR-81-B) should be completed by the employee and given to their supervisor. The supervisor should complete the Supervisor s Report (HR 81-C) form. All three forms (HR-81-A, HR-81-B, and HR-81-C) must be sent to the Human Resources Office to the attention of Erin Beer, along with any medical bills or filled prescriptions (NDC#, prescription name, name of prescribing physician).

12 Workers Comp Procedures After Hours After 5 PM occupational injuries and illnesses will be treated at: Immediate Care Center Eastside 1200 East Main St., Suite 12* Spartanburg, SC Monday Friday 7 AM 7 PM Saturday Sunday, 8 AM 5 PM *This shopping center includes Gerhard s and Fresh Market.

13 Workers Comp Procedures It is important to understand that the filing of the Workers Comp claim to the State Accident Fund does not guarantee payment for medical treatment or lost wages. If liability is not accepted by the State Accident Fund, the employee will be responsible for all charges for medical treatment and prescriptions.

14 To download the newly revised Workers Compensation Procedures document, click here. You may now finish this training tutorial by completing the OSHA Assessment Quiz.