§ 82-556. Departmental responsibilities

Each elected official/department head plays a key role in effectively implementing the county's workers' compensation program. Specifically, each department shall take responsibility for:

(1) Providing a safe work environment for all employees in order to prevent injuries;

(2) Ensuring the employee receives prompt medical attention should an injury occur in the work place;

(3) Reporting all injuries within 24 hours to the risk management section of the human resources/civil service department and ensuring compliance by following the step-by-step procedures outlined in departmental procedures;

(4) Completing all required forms (including accurate time sheets) in order for the county to comply with the Texas Workers' Compensation Act;

(5) Staying in contact with the employee if the employee is not able to immediately return to the work place; and

(6) Providing modified duty to the employee, when feasible and necessary, to allow the employee to return to work as soon as possible.

(Ord. No. 2000-889, § 4.05, 5-2-2000; Ord. No. 2004-1803, 10-5-2004)