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Worker’s Compensation

Overview

Employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are covered under workers’ compensation insurance in the event of a workplace injury or illness. The Worker’s Compensation program is administered by the NSHE Risk Management Office.

The benefits provided under workers’ compensation vary depending on the nature of the claim. In most cases, benefits are awarded without regard to fault.

Under an accepted claim, medical benefits may include medical treatment, surgery, and prescriptions. Employees are required to seek medical treatment with an approved medical provider on NSHE’s provider list, unless it is an emergency.

Report injuries as soon as possible

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires the reporting of work-related injuries that result in an in-patient hospital admittance within 24 hours.

  • Injuries that result in emergency care are to be reported to the employee’s supervisor or appropriate departmental contact ASAP.
  • The employee’s supervisors or departmental contact will be responsible for notifying Risk Management risk@nshe.nevada.edu or their respective institution’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department if the employee is admitted as an inpatient to a hospital so that appropriate action can be taken.
  • Injuries that result in emergency care are to be reported to the employee’s supervisor or appropriate departmental contact ASAP.

If during normal work hours, call the NSHE Risk Management Office: (775) 784-3406

If after-hours, call your institution’s EH&S department.

Workers’ Compensation Claim Filing Instructions

  1. Seek Medical Treatment

    If the injury/illness is life-threatening or severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If less severe, an employee injured should visit one of the preferred first-stop clinics listed at the bottom of this page. During the visit, the employee must:

    • Inform the treating physician that the injury/illness is work-related.
    • Ensure that a C-4 form is completed by the attending physician. The medical provider will submit a completed C-4 to the employer to initiate the workers’ compensation process.
    • Request a doctor’s note (required) to support an absence from work under a workers’ compensation claim.

  2. Report the Injury

    All injuries, including incidents where an employee does not require medical treatment, must be reported by submitting a C-1 form within seven days from the day the incident occurred.

  3. If applicable, follow-up on medical care and light duty

    • After each appointment with the treating physician, all medical certifications of work status (restrictions, full-duty release, etc.) must be submitted to the supervisor and the Risk Management department.
    • Once notified of the availability of a modified-duty assignment, the employee must return to work on the date established by the department and/or Risk Management office.

Supervisor Responsibility

Employees must be informed of their rights and responsibilities in the event of a work-related injury. Employees have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and to seek medical treatment from a worker’s compensation provider.  As a supervisor, your role is to:

  1. Assist the employee in obtaining the appropriate medical treatment

  2. Review the C-1 Notice of Injury Form with the employee and forward it to the Risk Management team with the appropriate signatures.

    See also: Nevada Division of Industrial Relations’ D-2 Brief Description of Your Rights and Benefits if You Are Injured on the Job.

  3. Investigate the incident and complete the Supervisor’s Investigative Report within 48 hours. Submit to the Risk Management team with the appropriate signatures.

  4. Determine the root cause of the incident.

  5. Implement corrective action to abate or mitigate the hazard.

  6. Review medical certification of work status provided by the employee after each medical visit.

  7. Offer Modified Duty Assignment to the employee to accommodate temporary, light-duty restrictions (this will be coordinated by Worker’s Compensation). Complete the Modified Duty Assignment Form as indicated.

  8. Update the Modified Duty Assignment as light-duty restrictions change.

Injured Employee Resources

  • If your injury requires a prescription, NSHE will help you get your prescriptions quickly and with no out-of-pocket expenses. You will receive a first-fill prescription card.
  • There are several pharmacies in the network, including CVS, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart and Walgreens.
  • Download the free My Care App to your mobile device to connect with the claims team and have immediate access to the most frequently requested information.
  • You will have instant access to contacts, appointments, pharmacy cards, and any indemnity payments if applicable.
  • The My Care App is available on Google Play and on the Apple App Store. Search My Care – Corvel Corporation.
  • Once your claim is closed, you can delete the app from your device.
  • If the injury is not a medical emergency, call the nurse line at 1-855-429-5138 to speak with a registered nurse who will evaluate your injury and help you with your immediate medical needs.
  • The nurse will ask you several questions to help determine the appropriate care for your injury.
  • Telehealth appointments may be available for your injury. You may also elect to see a local provider.

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