what do i do if i am injured? immediately report the injury, no matter how minor, to your supervisor...
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What do I do if I am Injured?
• Immediately report the injury, no matter how minor, to your supervisor
• Submit a MIDAS report• Seek treatment from a Panel Provider• Report your work status to your Damien
DeStefano at 2-6386• Follow your provider’s instructions• Give notice to your supervisor and Workers’ Comp
that you have been cleared to return to work
Is my injury covered?
• Any injury or illness resulting from employment at TUHS is covered.
• This includes everything from first-aid injuries to serious accidents.
• Job-related illnesses are covered too.
What paperwork must I submit?
• Fill out a MIDAS Report immediately after you are injured or become ill.
– Your Rights and Responsibilities are contained in the MIDAS report, similar to the one you sign at orientation.
• If unable to complete a MIDAS, the Workers’ Comp Incident Report form is located on the TUHS SharePoint site.
If on-site or able to access the network
If off-site and unable to access the network
What incidents should I report?
• You MUST report all injuries or illness whether you seek Workers’ Comp benefits or not.
• All bangs, scrapes, slips, falls, even near misses – should be reported.
• Incident Reports allow TUHS to assess risks and better prevent accidents
What benefits will I receive?
• The benefits depend on the nature and extent of your injuries.
• Medical care, including supplies and prescriptions will be covered as long as you need them; you may also be entitled to lost wages.
• TUHS selects a panel of six or more health care providers for employees to visit for the initial 90 days of treatment for their injuries/illnesses.
• The names of the panel providers are posted in Human Resources, Employee Bulletin Boards and on the Workers’ Compensation SharePoint Website.
Treatment
Body Fluid & Needlestick ExposuresWhy It Matters…
• In Philadelphia, the estimated rate of HIV infection reflected 114 infections per 100,000 residents whereas the national rate reflects 23 infections per 100,000 residents.
• Substantial increased likelihood in Philadelphia
• 93% of needles involved in needlesticks/sharp injuries are contaminated at TUH
0 At TUH average sharp injuries are 26 per 100 licensed beds0 Compared to the 23.4
per 100 licensed bed benchmarked average (Massachusetts Sharps Surveillance System)
0At TUH, Residents account for 55.4% of injuries compared to the 47% benchmark
0 In fiscal year 2012, Residents are expected to account for 56.5%
Contact Information
• Barbara [email protected]
(215) 707-6140
• Jeanne [email protected]
(215) 707-8814
• Department Email: [email protected]