What to do if an employee or student is injured

What to do if an employee is injured

1. Get medical care
   • Life-threatening emergency:
     • Call 911 and stay with the employee.
     • After employee is with paramedics, call HR at 517-483-1870 to report.
   • Non-life-threatening injury:
     • Call HR at 517-483-1870
     • Complete the Employee Injury Treatment Authorization Form
     • Send the employee to UMH Occupational Medicine (business hours) or UMH Urgent Care (after hours).
2. Make required calls
   • Call Human Resources at 517-483-1870
   • Call Workers’ Compensation at 517-483-1730 — do not skip this step for serious injuries.
     • Workers’ Compensation may be required to report serious injuries to MIOSHA.
   • Supervisor, if not already aware.
3. Complete an injury report
   • Submit the Employee Injury Report Form as soon as practical.
4. Expect follow-up
   • HR, Workers’ Compensation, and OES may follow up.
   • This is routine and helps ensure appropriate care, time off, and support.
5. Take care of yourself
   • If this incident was stressful for you or your colleagues, support is available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).