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Early Return to Work-Modified Duty Program
April 1999
Reviewed: October 2004
Policy:
Montana State University is committed to providing a safe work environment
for all employees. MSU will implement Early Return To Work - Modified Duty
procedures which will allow employees who become injured or ill while on the job
to return to work as soon as reasonably possible. It is recognized that
returning to the work environment as soon as possible after an on-the-job injury or
illness occurs has positive impact upon the healing process and is in the best
interests of the employee and employer alike. Adopting a comprehensive ERTW-Modified Duty program will effectively manage workers' compensation costs
throughout the institution and safeguard its most valuable resources: the
skills, knowledge, and experience of our employees.
Employees must report all work-place injuries and work-related illnesses to
their supervisor and Safety and Risk Management the same day of the accident or
as soon as it is suspected that an illness is work related. Employees are
required to advise their treating physician or other medical care provider that
Montana State University provides Early Return To Work and/or Modified Duty
opportunities.
Although there may be some variability, on a department by department basis,
in how Early Return To Work and Modified Job opportunities are developed,
the end result shall be consistent throughout MSU that every effort shall be
made to provide these opportunities to employees. MSU Safety and Risk Management
will initiate and maintain a process which incorporates input from throughout
our institution to develop, implement and periodically review the ERTW-Modified
Duty program.
The cooperation of individual supervisors plays a most significant part in
the success of the ERTW-Modified Duty program. Supervisors shall identify and
provide Early Return To Work and/or Modified Job opportunities for injured or
ill employees whenever possible.
If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact Safety and Risk
Management at (406) 994-1802.
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