Employee Injury
Call 911 to request an ambulance and notify supervisor as soon as possible.
Administer immediate first aid using the first aid procedures. Report the injury to the supervisor, who will arrange medical care with McFarland Clinic, Occupational Medicine, P.C. 1018 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA ; Phone: (515) 239-4496.
Contact the Mary Greeley Medical Emergency Department at (515) 239-2011 or call 911. Please notify the medical staff if the treatment is due to a workplace injury or illness.
Recovering employees should contact the McFarland Clinic, Occupational Medicine, P.C. 1018 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA ; Phone: (515) 239-4496.
Refer to the Human Resource Services' list of approved medical providers for treatment of work-related injuries outside the Ames area.
Reporting
All accidents and injuries occurring at work or during employment must be reported to the employee's supervisor as soon as possible (even if no medical attention is required). The supervisor and/or the injured employee are responsible for completing an Incident Report via the ISU Incident Portal immediately after the event to ensure the employee has received proper medical attention.
| Report | By Whom | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Report | Supervisor or injured employee | Report the incident within 24 hours via the ISU Incident Portal. This may occur after seeking any necessary medical attention. Contact EH&S at (515) 294-5359 for guidance and assistance, especially when a serious injury or major loss occurs. |
| Incidents resulting in hospitalization or fatality | Supervisor | After contacting emergency medical personnel (911), immediately call University Human Resources at (515) 294-4800 and EH&S at (515) 294-5359. |
Timely reporting of incidents is critical to ensure reporting timeframes set by state and federal regulations are adhered to by the university. Upon submission of the incident report, the supervisor will receive an email requesting information relating to the Accident Investigation as part of the process. The supervisor is asked to reply directly to the email with the answers to the questions within 24 hours of receiving the email.
Workers' compensation
Refer to the University Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions knowledge base article for more information on workers' compensation requirements.