Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Where do we send employees when they are injured, for initial treatment?

Initial treatment-Rolla Family Practice (Need to make an appointment)- 910 w.10th, Rolla. Telephone : (573) 364-4226
Dr. After Hours (no appointment necessary) - 1100 w.10th , Rolla. Telephone: (573) 341-3043
PCRMC ER (emergency and after hours only) -1000 w. 10th St. , Rolla. Telephone : (573) 364-8899

 2) Where do we send employees for physical therapy?

PT- Usually we use Sports Rehab here in Rolla sometimes we use Phelps County Hospital (occupational therapist). These appointments must be pre- approved and scheduled by the University, workers’ compensation, Adjusters

3) Can you clarify the 3-day waiting period rule that went into effect August of 1998 and the two new rules set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation that were effective March 1, 1999?

Three Day Waiting Period

For employees who regularly work a 5 –day, Monday through Friday schedule, the 3-day waiting period remains the first 3 regularly scheduled work days.; for all other employees, the 3-day waiting period will be the first 3 calendar days.

NOTE:  For employees who regularly work a 5-day, Monday through Friday schedule but who may be scheduled to work a weekend schedule at least once a month, the waiting period will be the first 3 calendar days for any injury that might occur during the year.

 Submitting Reports of Injury

All reports of injury being submitted must reach the University third party administrator within 5 days of the illness or injury, or within 5 days of the University’s receiving notice from the employee of the illness or injury. They, in turn, must file all reports with the Division within 10 days of receipt from the University.

 Illnesses or Injuries Resulting in Lost Time Without Incurred Medical Cost

A Report of Injury must be submitted to the Environmental Health and Safety department, for any work related illness or injury for which an employee is formally excused from work by a medical professional whether or not a cost is incurred. It does not include illnesses or injuries of employees who are absent without a formal excuse from work by a medical professional, nor does it include excused absences for the reminder of the day of illness or injury

 NOTE:  This is a departure from the past practice of submitting Reports of Injury only in those instances where an employee was seen by a physician and a charge was incurred for the visit.