Workers' Compensation Procedures

Steps to follow when an Employee receives a Work-related Injury:

Missouri DOL defines a Work-related Injury as “any injury caused by the job in the course of employment” and states that “Worker’s comp. does not cover self-inflicted injuries and may be denied if injury occurs under the influence of drugs or alcohol and may be reduced if employee fails to use safety devices or follow safety rules required by employer.”

Step 1

Report injury immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources Department

• If Minor Injury: first aid only injuries should be treated by our campus nurse at the Wellness Center.
• If in need of Medical Attention: contact Robin in Human Resources (or supervisor if after hours) to approve urgent care visit and make appointment.
  • Evangel University requires that you see one of the physicians at St. John’s Clinic West Kearney (2120 W. Kearney St., Springfield, 65803)
  • Their office hours are: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday & 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
  • Walgreens is the pharmacy that fills Workers’ Compensation prescriptions.
• If Serious Emergency:
  • Life-threatening injuries or serious injuries occurring after hours should be directed to the Emergency Room at ST. JOHN'S. Let the hospital know that the injury is work-related.
  • If an ambulance is required: CALL CAMPUS SECURITY AT EXTENSION 911 (NOT 9-911) on a campus phone. Security will escort the ambulance to the location on campus.

Step 2

Complete and turn in an injury report (pdf) to the Human Resources Department within 24 hours of the incident.

You can obtain one from your supervisor or in the Public Folder under Campus Documents, Worker’s Comp. Fill it out in detail and have your supervisor complete and sign the back.

If you have any questions or concerns about Workers’ Compensation, contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 7407.