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• Workers’ Compensation covers employees, volunteers, student workers, and graduate assistants who are injured within the course and scope of their job duties.
• Course and scope of job duties definition:
  • Activities performed by an employee that further an employer’s business interests, occurring within designated work hours, locations, or while conducting authorized tasks.
• Injuries that occur outside the course and scope of job duties are not covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance. Examples include injuries that occur while in a student capacity, injuries that occur during lunch breaks, and injuries that occur on the commute to/from work.
• If an individual is injured outside the scope of their job duties or in a student capacity, the individual is responsible for their own medical treatment and payment of medical bills.

If the injury/illness is life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If the injury/illness is not life-threatening, please go to one of the locations below to obtain appropriate medical treatment.

Report the injury/illness by:

1. Notifying your supervisor immediately.
2. Review Nevada Division of Industrial Relations' 
3. Complete the  and submit it to the University's Risk Management office (BCNRisk@unr.edu) OR the NSHE Risk Management office team with the appropriate signatures as soon as possible. (Please leave the Social Security Number Field blank).

1. Report the injury.
   • Contact your supervisor immediately and report the injury.
   • Review Nevada Division of Industrial Relations' 
   • Complete the  and submit it to the University's Risk Management office (BCNRisk@unr.edu) OR the NSHE Risk Management office team with the appropriate signatures as soon as possible. (Please leave the Social Security Number Field blank).
   • Seek Appropriate Medical Care - For non-emergency care, go to one of the locations below.
2. If treatment is received, file a Workers’ Compensation Claim.
   • During your initial medical evaluation, alert the medical staff if your injury/illness is work-related.
   • Employees will complete a C-4 form with the medical provider.
   • The medical provider will submit a completed C-4 to the employer to initiate the workers’ compensation process.
3. If applicable, follow-up on medical care and light duty.
   • After each appointment with the treating physician, all medical certifications of work status (restrictions, full-duty release, etc.) must be submitted to the supervisor and the Risk Management Department.
   • Once notified of the availability of a modified-duty assignment, the employee must return to work on the date established by the department and/or Risk Management office.

Employees must be informed of their rights and responsibilities in the event of a work-related injury. Employees have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and to seek medical treatment from a worker’s compensation provider.  As a supervisor, your role is to:

1. Assist the employee in obtaining the appropriate medical treatment.
2. Review the  with the employee and forward it to the Risk Management team with the appropriate signatures. The employee does not need to fill in their Social Security Number.
   • See also: Nevada Division of Industrial Relations' .
3. Investigate the incident and complete the within 48 hours. Submit to the University's Risk Management office (BCNRisk@unr.edu) OR the NSHE Risk Management office team with the appropriate signatures.
4. Determine the root cause of the incident.
5. Implement corrective action to abate or mitigate the hazard.
6. Review medical certification of work status provided by the employee after each medical visit.
7. Offer Modified Duty Assignment to the employee to accommodate light-duty restrictions. Complete the Modified Duty Assignment Form as indicated.
8. Update the Modified Duty Assignment as light-duty restrictions change.
9. Review Early Return to Work Program.

1. Prescription first fill
   • If your injury requires a prescription, NSHE will help you get your prescriptions quickly and with no out-of-pocket expenses.
   • There are several pharmacies in the network, including CVS, Kroger, Safeway, Costco, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart and Walgreens.
2. My Care app
   • Download the free My Care App to your mobile device to connect with the claims team and have immediate access to the most frequently requested information.
   • You will have instant access to contacts, appointments, pharmacy cards, and any indemnity payments if applicable.
   • The My Care App is available on Google Airplay and on the Apple App Store. Search My Care – Corvel Corporation.
   • Once your claim is closed, you can delete the app from your device.
3. 24/7 nurse line
   • If the injury is not a medical emergency, call the nurse line at 1-855-429-5138 to speak with a registered nurse who will evaluate your injury and help you with your immediate medical needs.
   • The nurse will ask you several questions to help determine the appropriate care for your injury.
   • Telehealth appointments may be available for your injury. You may also elect to see a local provider.