Workers Compensation

In the case of an injury or illness so severe that the employee is non-responsive or unconscious following an injury or illness:

• Call 9-1-1
• Stay with the employee until medical assistance arrives. Do not move them unless explicitly instructed to do so by emergency dispatch.
• Notify the employee's emergency contact.
• Email LeaveAdmin@wichita.edu to notify of the injury. Follow up as soon as possible with the completed Accident Report Form.

In the case where an employee is seriously injured, including but not limited to profuse bleeding, major head injuries, or broken bone(s):

• If the employee would like to drive themselves, it should first be assessed if they are capable of driving themselves. Shortly after an injury the extent of the injury may not be known (to the individual) and/or an individual may be in shock and appear ok, but should not drive. If in question, arrange for other transportation or call 9-1-1 to request ambulatory services. If the employee or another individual is driving themselves, immediately send them to the nearest urgent-care or emergency care facility. There is a non-exhaustive list of local medical centers on the accident report form.
• If the employee is unable to drive, arrange other transportation or call 9-1-1 to request emergency ambulatory services.
• Notify the employee's emergency contact.
• Email LeaveAdmin@wichita.edu to notify of the injury. Follow up as soon as possible with the completed Accident Report Form.

In the case of a minor injury that needs treatment but is not an emergency situation:

• Complete an Accident Report Form and send to LeaveAdmin@wichita.edu within three (3) calendar days of the incident.
• HR must file a workers compensation claim with AccidentFund for all work-related illness or injury, even if the employee does not immediately request or require medical attention.

In cases where the employee receives a very minor injury, but does not wish to seek treatment, or has a work-related accident that does not result in any injury:

• Complete an Accident Report Form and send to LeaveAdmin@wichita.edu within three (3) calendar days of the incident.
• HR must file a workers compensation claim with AccidentFund for all work-related illness or injury, even if the employee does not immediately request or require medical attention.