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In order to insure the best medical care and management of your
Worker's Compensation injury here are some responsibilities and
expectations for the employee.
Employee Responsibilities:
- Read
and understand your "Company Policy" regarding medical
treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Inform
your employer as soon as an injury occurs so that the proper paperwork
may be filled out and proper procedures followed to obtain medical
attention.
- If
you receive medical treatment by anyone other than an unauthorized
medical provider you will be responsible for payment of that treatment.
- Keep
all appointments.
- If
you miss two appointments in a row your case will be closed. If
you need to cancel your appointment do so as within 24 hrs of
the scheduled time, and reschedule as soon as possible.
- If
you are seen in the Emergency Room after hours, you must contact
the Regional Occupational Medicine Program at 589-8110 to notify
them of your ER visit and to schedule your next appointment with
ROMP.
- Be
sure you fully understand your work restrictions at all times,
if you have any.
- Keep
your employer informed about your progress when you are off work.
The
Employee must:
- Obtain
an appointment as soon as possible.
- Receive
a Report of Workability form that outlines work restrictions,
if any.
- Have
all treatments and referrals accomplished in a timely manner
Last Modified:
May 9, 2007 11:26 AM
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