CU GME RESIDENTS
WORK-RELATED INJURY, NEEDLESTICK, EXPOSURE
(Workers' Compensation Claim Procedures)

To establish a claim for work related injury, exposure, etc., go to the University Risk Management website. Complete and submit either the Employee's Injury Report Form or the Needlestick or Bodily Fluid(s) Exposure Claims - Medical Residents/House Staff Report Form, depending on your situation.

*NEEDLESTICKS OR BODY FLUID EXPOSURES (BFE) will initially be seen in the Emergency Room of the hospital where the Workers' Compensation (WC) incident occurs.

*Exceptions are:
University of Colorado Hospital - Go to the Infectious Disease Clinic as indicated below. After hours, go to the Emergency Department at Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion.
Infectious Disease Clinic
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 7th floor; 1635 N. URsula Street; Aurora, CO 80045
Main #: (720)848-0191
Hours of I.D. Clinic Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) - The Occupational Health and Safety Center (corner of Sixth Avenue and Bannock, 4th Floor) is available 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to the Emergency Room at all other times.
The Children's Hospital (TCH) - Employee Health Services (1st Floor of the Children's Hospital Admin Pavilion) is open 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to the Emergency Room at all other times.
Veterans Administration Hospital - Employee Health (EH) Unit is available 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The EH is located on the first floor in Building 24, next to the ENT clinic, one floor above the cafeteria. The Emergency Department will provide this service at all other times.

After the first 48 hours, WC needlestick or BFE patients should follow-up at one of the designated medical providers listed below. Treatment for other non-emergent on-the-job injuries must also be by a designated provider. Please complete all follow-up with the same provider.

Locations for Workers' Compensation Follow-up Care
HealthOne Occupational Medicine and Rocky Mountain Medical Group (RMMG) are the University of Colorado Denver Workers' Compensation designated medical providers, and will treat needlesticks, BFE, and all other WC injuries.
DHMC Occupational Health and Safety Center and The Children's Employee Health Services are available for needlestick and BFE follow-up only, not for follow-up of other WC injuries.

HealthOne Occupational Medicine
1. Aurora 1444 S. Potomac St., Ste 200, Aurora CO 80012
M - F 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 303-214-0000
2. Bryant 120 Bryant St., Denver CO 80219
M - F 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 303-936-9700
3. LODO 1515 Wazee St., Suite D, Denver CO 80202
M - F 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 303-534-9550

Rocky Mountain Medical Group, PC
1. RMMG East 14100 E. Jewell Ave. Ste 15, Aurora CO 80112
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 720-748-7072
2. RMMG South 730 W. Hampden Ave. Ste 200, Englewood CO 80110
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 303-762-0900

DHMC Occupational Health and Safety Center
Corner of Sixth Avenue and Bannock, 4th Floor; 303-436-7155
Follow-up treatment for needlesticks and BFE only.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

The Children's Health and Safety Center
1st Floor Children's Hospital Admin Pavilion 720-777-6577
Follow-up treatment for needlesticks and BFE only.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

Paperwork and Claim Payment
The WC patient must complete and file the initial report of injury/exposure within four working days of the injury/exposure.

If no online access is available, request a copy of the form from University Risk Management, 303-315-2730.

University of Colorado Denver (UCD) Risk Management is responsible for payment of services related to an on-the-job-injury/exposure. Report work-related injuries to University Risk Management, and follow Risk Management protocol. Workers' compensation coverage pays for reasonable and necessary medical expenses from designated providers with no co-pays or deductibles, and preserves the resident's rights in the event the injury requires recovery time off work, future treatment, etc.

University Risk Management, not your medical insurance, is responsible for payment of services related to an on-the-job injury/exposure.

Send bills from the above WC designated providers for an on-the-job injury to:
University Risk Management
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
Campus Box 014-UCA
Denver, CO 80203-1187

Fax: 303-860-5680
Phone: 303-860-5682

Direct questions or concerns regarding an on-the-job injury to:
UCD Risk Management
Phone: 303-315-2730 Fax: 303-315-2757
Or by Campus Mail: A005/135

Visit the University Risk Management website for additional information regarding workers' compensation.