Benefits
Injury Treatment
Workers' Compensation - California
If you have a work-related injury or illness, Workers' Compensation insurance pays for medical treatment and provides compensation to help replace your lost income until you can return to work.
How To Report a Work-Related Injury or Illness
It is important to report a work-related injury or illness as soon as possible. The following steps should be followed after an injury or illness occurs:
- Report the injury to your supervisor.
- Seek medical attention at the appropriate facility (see below) if needed.
- Report the injury by calling Benefits at ext. 4-8487
- Benefits will email your supervisor the injury report to complete and email back.
- Continue to keep your supervisor and Human Resources updated on the status of your ability to work by providing copies of your work status report(s) from the treating physician.
Where To Seek Treatment
Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM:
The Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group provides medical care for all work-related injuries and illnesses. The Sharp Rees-Stealy facility is located at 10243 Genetic Center Drive. Click here for a map to Sharp Rees-Stealy. Between 8AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday, you will be seen in the Occupational Medicine Department; on weekends, holidays, and between the hours of 5PM to 8PM you will be seen in their Urgent Care Center. Both Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care are located on the first floor of the 10243 Genetic Center facility.
Between the hours of 8PM to 8AM:
Medical treatment will be provided at the Scripps Memorial Hospital Emergency Room located at 9888 Genesee Avenue. Click here for a map to Scripps Memorial Hospital.
In situations where an injury or condition is life threatening, dial "77" and Security will make the connection to the "911" operator.
As a reminder, please be sure to immediately report all workplace injuries to your supervisor and Benefits Administration.
If you have any questions, please contact Benefits at ext. 4-8487, or via e-mail to: benefits@scripps.edu