PRO-U5950.10A Implementing Workers’ Compensation
Action By:
Workers’ Compensation Manager
- Provides all employees with access to university accidental injury/occupational illness report forms so employees are able to report a work-related injury or illness to their supervisor as soon as possible and complete the form within 24 hours.
- Maintains online secure access to Department of Labor and Industries Claim and Account Center for reporting and reviewing of claim information.
Injured Worker’s Supervisor
- Completes the supervisor's portion of the university form and forwards it to the Environmental Health and Safety office
Injured/Ill Employee
- If sustaining a work-related injury or illness, seeks medical treatment from a physician of their choice and tells the physician it is work-related.
- Completes the employee portion of a Washington State Fund Accident Report form at the time of the first visit to the physician for a work-related concern.
- NOTE:
- Since the university is insured through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, the Washington State Fund Accident Report is used.
- Returns the form to the physician.
Physician or health care provider
- Sends the WA State Fund Accident Report to the Department of Labor and Industries.
Workers’ Compensation Manager
- Completes the employer section of the WA State Fund Accident Report online through the Claim and Account Center.
- NOTE:
- The Environmental Health and Safety office is the only university department authorized to complete the employer section.
Other Departments
- Forward any paper copy WA State Fund Accident Report received to the Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager upon receipt.
Procedure Information
Approved By:
Vice President, Business and Financial Affairs
Effective Date:
August 12, 1991