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.

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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 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 Exposures Why 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 beds 0 Compared to the 23.4 per 100 licensed bed benchmarked average (Massachusetts Sharps Surveillance System) 0 At 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 Ritz (215) Jeanne Hannigan (215) Department