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Accidents and Injuries at Work

All incidents and injuries should be reported by calling the Nurse Triage phone number.  Please do not report incidents/injuries on the Puget Sound Worker's Compensation website.

If you have a work related incident/injury to report, please follow these steps:

  1. Notify your direct supervisor of the work related incident/injury.
  2. Call the Nurse Triage phone number at 1-833-WCT-NURS (1-833-928-6877). 
    • Your supervisor should make the call with you.
    • If your supervisor is not available, you may call on your own.
  3. Detail your medical symptoms or complaints to the Registered Nurse on the phone.
  4. The Registered Nurse will recommend first-aid self treatment or refer you to an off-site medical evaluation.
  5. Following the phone call, you will receive a completed accident report via email.

 

If medical care is sought, the Registered Nurse will initiate a Worker's Compensation claim on your behalf.  You will receive a second email with a claim packet and a phone call from a Worker's Compensation Consultant within 3 business days.

The District is committed to supporting workers while injured, and medical documentation will be reviewed to see if accommodations are available for the injured worker's to return to work.

 

Return to Work Program

Mercer Island District is dedicated to providing a safe and healthful work environment for all employees and strives for the prevention of work-related injuries.

Should a work injury occur, the District has developed a Work Injury Process (attached) that includes a team approach to assist employees with prompt, quality medical treatment and a safe and successful return to work. The science is clear: Returning to work as soon as practical improves physical and mental health outcomes. Reconnecting injured workers with their colleagues and network improves healing. Conversely, half of workers who have not returned after 12 weeks will never return to work.

Temporary modified (“Light Duty”) assignments are a crucial support for recovery.

“Light Duty” assignments provide a path to healing and offer increased financial supports to workers.

The data shows that Light Duty work reduces time loss and medical bills.

The PSWCT Return-to-Work Incentive Program reimburses up to 50% of the base wage for workers brought back on modified or transitional duties within the scope of their physician’s recommendation and with appropriate documentation.

Prior to returning to work, an employee must submit a provider's release to return to work either with or without restrictions.  If modified duty (restrictions) is requested, it must be approved before reporting to work.  The release must be submitted to Return to Work Coordinator (Aaron Miller) to determine the next steps and a possible return to work date.