MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Policy and Procedure Statement 3.1.3
Injuries to Employees During Working Hours

Employee

Employees who suffer a work-related injury should immediately report the injury to the supervisor

Supervisor

1) If the injury/illness is critical, supervisors are to immediately call an ambulance (911). The ambulance will transport the individual to the nearest medical facility available for treatment. The supervisor should then contact the Human Resources Office and report the incident.

2) When the injury/illness is not critical, the supervisor will ask the Human Resources staff to complete the Authorization to Invoice MSU and direct the employee to report to the appropriate medical facility designated on it.

The primary medical provider designated by the Worker's Compensation Division is Olin Health Center.  Their hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For injuries/illnesses occurring when Olin Health Center is closed, the employee should be referred to the secondary facility, Sparrow Hospital Emergency Room.

3) For on-campus work-related injuries where minor medical care is needed and the supervisor cannot drive the employee to the medical facility, the supervisor can call the Spartan Cab. Co. at 485-4400. The injured employee is to show the driver the Authorization to Invoice MSU at the time of pick up. This will authorize the driver to transport the employee to the medical facility. The employee will not be charged for the service (Worker's Compensation will be billed).

4) Within 24 hours after the injury, the Report of Claimed Occupational Injury or Illness must be completed. The Human Resources staff will complete as much of the form as possible and forward it to the supervisor and employee to finish. The supervisor and employee must sign the form and return it to the Human Resources Office as soon as possible.

5) Return to work authorizations, with or without restrictions, must be provided by the employee to his/her immediate supervisor. Employees capable of performing the essential functions of their job will be returned to work. Employees requesting reasonable accommodation of their position will also be returned to work upon accommodation. Accommodation requests should be communicated to the immediate supervisor. Supervisors needing assistance with these requests should work closely with the Human Resources Office and Coordinator for Handicapper Programs and Services.

Recording Time Missed

1) Employees scheduled for doctor's appointments and physical therapy for a work related injury will record time missed as Release time. This time is also counted as FMLA leave and should be marked with an asterisk (*).

Part time employees are encouraged to schedule these appointments during the times they are not at work.

2) For extensive absence, when the employee will miss at least one full day of work beyond the date of the reported illness/injury, the Human Resources office submits an Injury Absence Report Form to the Worker's Compensation Office. Payment for this time is not to be deducted from sick leave, vacation or personal leave accruals on the employees Hours Worked Record. The Workers' Compensation Office will make any necessary adjustments to the employees FMLA and leave accruals.  Information regarding Workers' Compensation may be found online at: http://www.hr.msu.edu/hrsite/TimeOffLeave/