- Occupational
Medicine/Urgent Needs: The Campus Health Service can see employees
for uncomplicated or simple on-the-job injuries for the first
visit, but may refer employees to Occupational Health Clinics
in the Tucson community for follow up care. For more complex or
complicated on-the-job injuries, the employee should work with
their supervisor to make sure they receive initial and follow
up care at an appropriate health care facility in the Tucson community.
The CHS will also work with the supervisors to assist with these
decisions.
The
general procedures for employees who are injured on the job are
as follows:
1.
For life threatening injuries, go to the nearest emergency room
or trauma center. Tell the medical provider that this is a work-related
injury.
2.
For non-life threatening injuries, medical treatment for employee
injuries is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from
8 to 4:30 and Wednesdays from 9 to 4:30 at the Campus Health Service
(1224 E. Lowell street - near Highland & 6th street) or the employee
may use their own primary care provider or any other health facility.
3.
Employees who require medical attention evenings, nights or weekends
may seek care from any medical provider. Tell the medical provider
that this is a work-related injury.
4.
The employee needs to notify their supervisor as soon as possible.
The supervisor is responsible for completing the Supervisor's
Report of Employee Injury/Illness form. (pdf
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This form must be submitted to Risk Management within seven calendar
days of the injury.
Medical
treatment costs associated with on-the-job injury are covered
by workers' compensation insurance. Coverage determinations are
governed by state law, and are administered by the Arizona State
Risk Management Office. If coverage is denied, employees may be
responsible for costs incurred after their initial treatment visit.
If
you have any questions regarding occupational injuries,
contact Steve Holland at 621-1556 or sholland@email.arizona.edu.