Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 02/22/22 (reviewed), 12/13/22 (reviewed), 12/12/23 (reviewed)

When an employee becomes seriously injured on the job, administration will attempt to notify a member of the family, or an individual of close relationship, as soon as administration becomes aware of the injury.

If possible, an employee may administer emergency or minor first aid. An injured employee will be turned over to the care of the employee's family or qualified medical employees as quickly as possible. The school district is not responsible for medical treatment of an injured employee.

It is the responsibility of the employee injured on the job to inform human resources and administration within twenty-four hours of the occurrence. It is the responsibility of the employee's immediate supervisor to file an accident report within twenty-four hours after the employee reported the injury.

It is the responsibility of human resources to file worker’s comp claims.

Policy References:

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 85; 279.40; 613.17.

Cross Reference: 

409.2    Employee Leaves of Absence