On site physical therapy and hand therapy is available, by referral, to employees with work related injuries. Employee Health Services works closely with the Workers' Compensation Unit and Applied Risk Management in arranging prompt evaluation and treatment of campus injuries as well as reviewing campus injury prevention methods. The Workers' Compensation Unit is responsible for Workers' Compensation Claims data management. Both groups provide information on the incidence of injuries and illnesses to campus departments. The high risk department managers meet with the Loss Prevention Work Group develop strategies to reduce specific work related injuries.
Services are available for both non-industrial and industrial injuries, illness and disabilities.
This program is designed to retain employees and faculty by providing a wide variety of services to minimize the impact of disability in the workplace. Vocational Rehabilitation works closely with Employee Health Services, Workers Compensation Unit and Applied Risk Management in managing work related injuries. In both industrial and non-industrial situations, in depth job analyses are prepared to assist physicians in making determination regarding work restrictions and feasibility to return to work after medical leaves. Job analyses focus on ergonomic risk factors with emphasis on frequency and duration of work activities. These analyses assist with identifying job accommodations to reduce risk.