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It is the intent of Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 to comply with those applicable
provisions relating to Worker's Compensation, as defined in Title 72 and 33-1216(c) of
the Idaho Code. All employees and volunteers of the District are covered by Workers'
Compensation medical benefits pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms of the
District's Worker's Compensation insurance policy.
Guidelines
1. Any employee suffering a job-related accident, injury, or illness shall:
a. Immediately obtain first aid or emergency medical care as necessary to stabilize
their medical condition. This treatment shall, to the extent possible, be in
accordance with the requirements of the District's Worker's Compensation
insurance policy. See #5465E1 Worker's Compensation Provider List.
b. Promptly report the incident to his/her supervisor within forty-eight (48) hours by
submitting a completed First Report of Iniury or Illness Exhibit #5465E2 (Unless
prohibited by the employee's medical condition, in which case the forms shall be
completed as soon as the employee's medical condition reasonably allows.)
2. Absent the need for emergency medical care, all school employees who require
medical attention in the event of a workplace accident, injury, or illness should obtain
medical attention at the District's Designated Occupational Health Clinics. See
#5465E1 Worker's Compensation Provider List.
3. The District shall investigate as it deems appropriate to determine:
a. Whether continuing hazardous conditions exist that require remediation; or
b. Whether the employee's work environment caused or contributed to the reported
accident.
4. The District may require the employee to authorize the employee's physician to
release pertinent medical information to the District or to a physician of the District's
choice, should an actual claim be filed against the Workers' Compensation Division
which could result in additional fees levied against the District.
5. The employee shall cooperate with the District's Worker's Compensation insurance
carrier to coordinate and effectuate appropriate medical treatment and to secure
other available Worker's Compensation benefits, including but not limited to income
benefits.
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6. In all instances where an employee is unable to work because of an injury or can
return to work with restrictions, he/she shall obtain a written work release from the
treating physician prior to returning to work.
a. This release shall be provided to the employee's immediate supervisor.
b. The immediate supervisor will make a copy and provide the original to the
Human Resources Department for placement in the employee's personnel file.
Adopted 03-28-1989
Legal Reference
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93
Reviewed Revised 03-31-1991
02-10-1993
12-14-2005
04-12-2017
Idaho Code § 33-1216(c) Sick and Other Leave
Idaho Code § 72-101, et seq. Workers' Compensation Act