Safety/Benefits: Work Related Injuries Transportation
Upon report of a work related injury, Campus Safety will respond and assess the situation to determine the extent of injury and make a recommendation to seek further evaluation and/or treatment.
Employees must notify supervisor when reporting an injury to security. Supervisor must complete the Supervisor Report of Accident form. The College is under contract with Washtenaw Urgent Care to provide occupational medical services including treatment for work related injuries and illnesses. All initial evaluations regarding work related injuries and illnesses will be conducted through Washtenaw Urgent Care. Authorization for examination or treatment will be required.
Emergency Situations (all campus locations):
Injuries/Symptoms include:
- Chest pains
- Loss of consciousness
- Life/limb threatening injuries (severing or severe smashing, cut off of blood supply, possibility of losing limb)
- Head injuries
In the event of an emergency situation, the employee shall be transported by ambulance to Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital (SJM) Hospital emergency room (Hartland Center and Brighton employees may be transported to SJM Livingston.)
Authorization for examination or treatment will be verified by HRM or Safety & Security (via an authorization form) or through notification from the hospital.
Non Emergency Situations (main campus):
Injuries/Symptoms include:
- Muscle pull or strains
- Fractures
- Cuts (needing stitches)
- Minor pain or discomfort
The employee shall be treated at Washtenaw Urgent Care during their regular business hours (7 days a week, 8am to 10pm). Only during non business hours shall they be treated at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital emergency room.
Authorization for examination or treatment will be verified by HRM or Safety & Security (via an authorization form). The employee will be directed to HRM for authorization during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm). During non business hours, Safety & Security will authorize treatment.
A listing of Washtenaw Urgent Care locations and business hours is below.
he employee may choose the following transportation options to Washtenaw Urgent Care:
- The employee (or supervisor) may transport themselves, via personal vehicle. The employee may receive mileage reimbursement, however assumes liability for their own transportation.
- The employee (or supervisor) may transport themselves, via College vehicle.
- Any employee using a College vehicle must have clearance through Facilities Management. This includes a review of their driving record.
Non Emergency Situations (Off campus locations):
Injuries/Symptoms include:
- Muscle pull or strains
- Fractures
- Cuts (needing stitches)
- Minor pain or discomfort
- In the event of a non emergency situation the employee shall be treated at Washtenaw Urgent Care during their regular business hours (hours vary by location). Only during non business hours shall they be treated at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital emergency room.
- A listing of Washtenaw Urgent Care locations and business hours is below.
Authorization for examination or treatment will be verified by HRM (via an authorization form) or through notification from Washtenaw Urgent Care.
The employee may choose the following transportation options to the closest Washtenaw Urgent Care from their primary work:
- The employee (or supervisor) may transport themselves, via personal vehicle. The employee may receive mileage reimbursement, however assumes liability for their own transportation.
Treatment Locations:
Washtenaw Urgent Care Location:
3280 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Hours: 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Holidays , 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brighton Urgent Care
2300 Genoa Business Park Drive, Ste 120
Brighton, MI 48114
Hours: 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Holidays , 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Locations:
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Emergency Center
5301 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Hours: open 24 hrs daily for injury treatment
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Emergency Center/Fast Track
620 Byron Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
Hours: open 24 hrs daily for injury treatment