What to do in case of work injury or illness

Emergency Actions

Our first goal following an injury is to ensure you are safe and immediate medical needs are addressed.  Employees should be familiar with their department and campus emergency procedures and with workers’ compensation practices. If in doubt, activate Emergency Medical Services by dialing 911.

Campus Personnel

Each campus and many departments have specific injury and emergency plans & procedures that campus personnel should be familiar with and follow in the event of an emergency. 

For more information contact your supervisor, or:

All injuries should be reported to your supervisor immediately. As soon as practical after emergency medical needs have been addressed, complete and submit a First Report of Injury (FROI).   Contact your campus claim coordinator  if you have questions or need assistance.  Eligibility  for workers compensation benefits requires than an occupational injury or disease be reported to the employer and a FROI  submitted within  MT Workers' compensation statutory timelines.   Protect your eligibility to benefits By Submitting a Timely FROI!     

For a more detailed description, see "Explanation of the Work Comp Claim Process."

OCHE Personnel

Medical Situation

Response

Workers Compensation

Medical Emergencies

Requiring immediate, advanced medical attention.		 Call 911 to activate Emergency Medical System (EMS).

Summon on-site help to provide care and control situation until help arrives.

Send someone to guide EMS to emergency site.

Ensure Supervisor is Notified.

Notify your supervisor at the earliest possible opportunity once the emergency has been addressed.  

Contact Leah Tietz as soon as practical. 

Complete a FROI and follow instructions for submittal.

Acute injury requiring medical attention, but not EMS. 

(Activate EMS if unsure of severity of medical condition.)

Administer First Aid.
Notify Supervisor.

Supervisor may transport to acute care/urgent care, medical provider or emergency room.

Driving while injured is driving distracted and should be avoided.

Call EMS if supervisor has concerns about transport.		 Notify your supervisor at the earliest opportunity.

Contact Leah Tietz as soon as practical.

Complete a FROI and follow instructions for submittal.
Non-serious injury or an occupational disease that allows a medical appointment to be scheduled. Notify supervisor when symptoms first appear.

Do not unnecessarily delay care.  Employees have better outcomes when this type of injury is reported early.  		 Complete the secure electronic FROI and follow instructions for submittal.

 

Workers Compensation benefits are only available if an occupational injury or  disease (is reported and a First Report of Injury (FROI) submitted within MT Workers' compensation statutory timelines.  Protect your eligibility to benefits By Submitting a Timely FROI.

For a more detailed description, see "Explanation of the Work Comp Claim Process."