The office of Risk Management has the responsibility of identifying,
evaluating and managing any loss exposures faced
by the University.
This can range from a fire in
one of the Living Learning Centers to a computer
stolen out of one of the computer labs. We provide
all administrative services related to University
insurance, which includes the following:
Medical/Maternity Leave
In order to streamline procedures
and assist employees with medical leaves, all
employees (full-time, part-time, clerical, administrative,
faculty) requesting a medical leave should submit
a Medical Leave Request Form to Genny Hughes,
Disability Claims Manager. Employees should give
their supervisor at least 30 days advance notice
of the need for a medical leave. If the 30-day
notice is not possible, notice should be provided
as soon as possible.
 Medical
Leave Request Form
Read The Administrative
Policy (TAP NO.15) which pertains to medical
leave for more information.
Maternity Leave is treated as
any other Medical Leave(refer
to TAP No.15). The standard medically necessary
time off is 6 or 8 weeks, depending on type of
delivery. Sick leave and disability benefits are
based on your employment classification. Employees
covered by a collective bargaining agreement should
refer to their contract.
Medical
Absence Claim Form
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Insurance Information
This insurance covers any damages
or losses to University owned, leased or rented
vehicles. Any employee involved in an auto accident
or fender bender should notify Genny
Hughes at 412-396-6677.
When employees are renting vehicles they should:
- Use a University credit card when possible and
- Waive the rental company's insurance, because
they are covered by the University insurance.
The exception to this is if you are renting a vehicle in Canada or a foreign country, then you should purchase the rental service insurance.
This insurance is designed to
protect the University and employees from a wide
variety of liability exposures.
Liability insurance sometimes is called third-party insurance because the insurance protects the insured (Duquesne) against suit by a third party.
This insurance indemnifies the
University for any loss sustained because of an
error or oversight on the part of an employee
in the course of his/her performing University
activities. This includes all students during
University sponsored internships.
UNIVERSITY
POLICY REQUIRES ACTION BY ALL FULL-TIME STUDENTS
REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
In light of the rising cost of health care and
the negative effects of inadequate health care
on a student’s academic experience, the
University instituted a policy regarding student
health insurance. Effective August 1, 2006, all
full time students must have medical insurance
coverage and provide the University with verifiable
proof of coverage. If a student does not provide
proof or enroll in one of the two plans offered
by the University, they will be enrolled in Plan
2. Their student account will be billed for the
cost of the insurance.
You
must provide proof of coverage or enroll in one
of the two plans one of the following ways:
1. Go to: www.hulseqm.com/duquesne.
If you have not received a letter in the mail
with this information you please call 1-800-791-9420
or 412-396-6677.
2. Print the waiver/enrollment
form, complete it and follow mailing directions
on the form.
3. Call 1-800-791-9420 and give
your insurance inforamtion.
2008–
2009 Duquesne University Student Health Plans:
Summary
of Highmark Plan I (Enhanced)
Summary
of Highmark Plan II (Standard/ default plan)
For
more information or questions call 412-396-6677
or 1-800-791-9420. You can also email questions
to: rm@duq.edu
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Vehicle Use
Any employee or student wishing to drive a University vehicle must complete an Application
for Driving Privileges.
The Vehicle
Safety & Use Procedures and Tap No.38 provides guidelines and expectations of University drivers operating University vehicles.
Transportation Hierarchy
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Worker's Compensation
Duquesne
University has a responsibility, as defined by
the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, to
provide wage loss compensation and payment for
reasonable medical services and supplies for faculty,
staff and student employees who sustain work-related
injuries or illnesses during the course of employment.
To meet this obligation, Duquesne
has an established program that evaluates such
incidents to determine fiscal liability, proper
medical management and possible solutions to prevent
future injuries or accidents. In compliance with
the provisions of the Act, the University has
elected to be a self-insured employer.With this
election, the University retains a Third Party
Administrator to assist in the administration
of this program. Duquesne has implemented procedures
for reporting and obtaining medical treatment
for work-related injuries and illnesses.
These procedures include the
utilization of a designated Panel of Medical Providers
to treat such incidents. Compliance with these
procedures will provide effective medical treatment
while efficiently minimizing the possible loss
of work time.
It is the responsibility of
the Office of Risk Management to work with the
affected employees, their supervisors, General
Counsel and the Third Party Administrator to resolve
claims and return employees to productive University
employment.
Workers
Compensation Information Notice
Panel
Of Physicians
Reporting Injuries
& Obtaining Medical Care
Procedures for reporting work related injuiries and obtaining medical care:
- Injured/ill employee should report occurrence
to supervisor immediately (but at least within
24 hours). An
Accident Investigation Report must also
be completed. The Supervisor must review the report,
sign it, and promptly send it to the Risk Manager,
Fisher Hall. If the employee needed immediate medical care
and was put off of work prior to completing
this form, one will be faxed or mailed to the
employee as soon as they are able to complete
it. An Accident Investigation Report must be completed even if the employee declines medical care.
- Supervisor should assess immediacy of medical
care. If injury is minor (which includes mild
abrasions, small cuts, rashes, minor strains),
send the employee to Duquesne's Health Services
for initial evaluation during available hours
listed below. If more severe, contact the campus
Emergency Number at 412-396-2677 (X2677) for
assistance in arranging transport to Mercy Hospital.
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- Supervisor should contact the Office of Risk
Management at 412-396-6677 to report all injuries/illnesses
as soon as possible, stating employee name,
what happened, and if employee sought medical
treatment. Leave a voice or e-mail message hughes@duq.edu,
if no one is available.
- The Office of Risk Management will contact
the employee to determine status of injury and
necessary medical follow-up. A letter may be
sent to the employee explaining pertinent workers'
compensation issues and the medical providers
that must be used according to Duquesne's Medical
Provider Notice. She will also interact with
physicians, supervisor, and employee to determine
work status, physical restrictions, if applicable,
and any temporary, light-duty positions needed
to accommodate such restrictions. She will continue
this process for the duration of the injury
or illness.
- The Office of Risk Management will investigate
causes of injuries or illnesses, and will review
and enforce corrective actions to eliminate
future incidents.
- The Supervisor should direct all medical provider
reports or bills to the Office of Risk Management.
Any unusual circumstances should also be reported
for investigation.
- The Supervisor should make periodic inquiries
to the employee to check physical status and
offer support.
Please contact the Office of Risk Management at 412-396-6677 if the employee has any physical problems or illnesses which may affect their ability to perform their job, even if these problems were not caused by work.
Duquesne University Medical
Provider Notice for Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses
Effective: July 1, 2008
If you experience a work-related
injury or illness, your employer, Duquesne University,
through its Third Party Administrator, CompServices,
Inc., P.O. Box 3460, Pittsburgh, PA 15230, (412)
402-4248, shall provide payment for reasonable
surgical and medical services, services rendered
by physicians or other health care providers,
medicines and supplies, and orthopedic appliances
and prostheses, as and when needed.
These services will be provided
to you under Duquesne University's Workers' Compensation
program as described below:
To insure that your medical
treatment will be paid by Duquesne University,
you are required to visit one of the one of the
providers on our
Panel Of Physicians.
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