Risk Management

Risk Management provides services to the District with regard to Liability and Property Risk Control, Return to Work, Unemployment Insurance, and Workers' Compensation.

 

Important Update Regarding Workers' Compensation Program

 Dear San Diego Unified School District Employees,

We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding our workers' compensation program. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and streamline processes, we have made the decision to switch our Self-Insured Workers' Compensation program to a self-administered model.

This change is aimed at providing faster and more personalized support to employees who may require assistance with their workers' compensation claims. By self-administering our program, we will be better equipped to handle claims in a timely manner and ensure that all employees receive the care and attention they deserve.

We understand that this transition may raise questions or concerns, and we want to assure you that our team is committed to making this process as smooth as possible for all employees. Currently we are transitioning our claim system and associated programs.

 We apologize if there are any delays in responding to questions during this initial implementation. We anticipate having the transition completed very shortly and are committed to responding to your workers compensation needs as soon as administratively possible. We will provide detailed information and resources to guide you through any necessary steps or procedures related to your workers' compensation claims as they arise. We want to assure you that this transition will not disrupt the care and support you receive in case of any work-related injuries and hope any administrative matters will be streamlined over the next few weeks as the new system/program is rolled out. Our priority remains the health and well-being of all our employees, and we are committed to ensuring that you continue to have access to the necessary resources and assistance in the event of any workplace injury

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated workers' compensation team at (858) 627-7345.  Your well-being and safety are our top priorities, and we are here to support you every step of the way.  

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement this change. We believe that this new self-administered workers' compensation program will ultimately benefit all employees and contribute to a more efficient and effective system.

Sincerely,

Kevin Roberts

Director Risk Management

 

All work-related injuries/illnesses must be reported immediately

  • Call 911 if the injury or illness is an emergency.
  • Promptly provide or obtain necessary first aid when appropriate.

What to do if you are injured on the job

Employees and Volunteers (who have been processed and screened)

  1. Notify your supervisor immediately if you experience a work-related injury/illness.
  2. Seek medical treatment, when needed, at the nearest authorized 
    Clinics and Hospitals (Occupational Medical Facilities).The list of facilities is posted at your site and on the Risk Management website.
  3. Employees who have a pre-designated personal physician on file with Risk Management will be directed to see their own doctor. Contact Risk Management to confirm that a completed form is on file by calling (858) 627-7345 or e-mail [email protected].

Supervisors are required to

  1. Direct the injured employee, when needed, to the nearest authorized Clinics and Hospitals (Occupational Medical Facilities). The list of facilities is posted at your site and on the Risk Management website.
  2. Investigate every work related injury or illness immediately upon occurrence.
  3. Complete, print, and immediately fax the Supervisor's Report of Injury/Illness - Form 78 to the Risk Management Department at (858) 627-7353 or scan/email to [email protected]; do not wait for a principal/department head's signature.
  4. After sending the Form 78 to Risk Management, give the form to the principal/department head for review and signature.
  5. Fax or scan/email a copy of the Form 78 with principal/department head signature to the Risk Management Department, retaining the original report for site records.
  6. Obtain Work Status Reports/Updates from the injured employee after every doctor's visit, regardless if they are working or not working.
  7. If the injury or illness is serious and requires hospitalization, you are required to report it to the US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration-OSHA.  Please refer to the OSHA  website to submit a report and for additional reporting information and requirements:  OSHA's website  

Employees and volunteers with questions regarding their workers' compensation claim may call Sedgwick Claims Management Services, at (800) 842-8560.

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

The San Diego Unified School District does not carry medical nor dental insurance for students injured on school premises, while under school jurisdiction, or while participating in school district activities. For these reasons, the District has made a student accident insurance program available for review and consideration by students' families. This insurance program is optional and complies with the California Education Code, which permits distribution of necessary information from the company providing the coverage.

Direct online submission is available through studentinsuranceusa.com .
For questions or additional information, call the company toll free telephone @ 1 (800) 367-5830.