All University employees, including student and temporary employees, are covered under the Workers' Compensation Act.
A workers' compensation claim must be filed when an employee has an on-the-job injury or illness (OJI) which requires medical attention away from the work site or for which the employee will be missing time from work under doctor's orders.
Employees must notify their immediate supervisor or other appropriate supervisory personnel of their injuries as soon as possible.
The Injury Report Form Packet must be completed within 48 hours when there is ANY on-the-job injury or illness, even if medical care appears to be unnecessary. The packet must be submitted to ouworkerscomp@ou.edu within 48 hours of the incident.
The university self-insures Workers' Compensation coverage and contracts with a third-party, Cannon Cochran Management Systems, Inc.(CCMSI), to oversee, manage, coordinate and approve the treatment provided to university employees. If the injury is not reported to OU within 30 days, the claims administrator will assume it is not work related and the claim will be denied.
A work-related injury or illness that can be compensated by Workers' Compensation occurs directly during the course and scope of employment.
Compensable injuries do not include injuries due to horseplay/assault (except for innocent victims); strain, degeneration, damage/harm or disease/condition resulting from aging, arthritis or degenerative processes; or any pre-existing condition.
These forms must be completed within 48 hours when there is ANY on-the-job injury or illness, even if medical care appears to be unnecessary. These forms must be submitted to HR within 48 hours of the incident. Fines can be assessed to the department for delays in submitting forms.
The department should send all forms and work status reports to ouworkerscomp@ou.edu.
Returning to work after recovering from an on-the-job injury or illness is allowed only after the department receives a Work Status Report written by the doctor authorized to provide treatment for the injury.
If the treating physician determines the employee is unable to work or any restricted duty cannot be accommodated by the employee's department, the employee will be determined to be "temporarily totally disabled" (TTD). HR will work with Payroll to compute the employee's earned paid time off (PTO) in conjunction with temporary total disability (TTD). TTD begins after the employee has been off work for three (3) calendar days. TTD is 70% of the employee's average weekly wage; the employee can use up to 30% of PTO. If the employee chooses not to use their 30% of PTO, they must submit their request in writing to ouworkerscomp@ou.edu.
An employee's earned PTO is used for any time away from work for doctor's appointments, physical therapy, etc. The employee will need to schedule appointments around their work responsibilities. We encourage the employee to schedule these appointments on the way to work, on their lunch break, or on their way home so the employee's work area is not disrupted and the employee will not have to use as much PTO.
State of Oklahoma Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Act
(English .pdf)
Workers' Compensation Act
(Spanish .pdf)
The clinics below are the designated providers for medical treatment of job-related injuries and illnesses. Payment to providers other than those listed below may be denied.
620 Elm Ave
Norman, OK 73069
405-325-4611
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
2818 Classen Blvd
Norman, OK 73071
405-701-7111
Hours: Sunday - Saturday 7:00 to 10:00 pm
If a major injury occurs, or for emergencies after hours, employees should proceed to the emergency room at either OU Health or the closest ED.
200 S Quadrum Dr
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405-942-8767
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
4901 W Reno Ave #500
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405-230-9250
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call First - 405-670-8100
4330 SE 29th St. Suite 3018
Oklahoma City, OK 73115
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call First - 405-271-WELL (9355)
OU Health Corporate Health & Wellness
OU Physician’s Building - Executive Health Clinic
825 Ne 10th St - Suite 2C
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
healthandwellness@ouhealth.com
If a major injury occurs, or for emergencies after hours, an employee should proceed to the Emergency room at OU Medical. If at any time you feel the employee's injury is urgent (i.e. eye injury, crushed hand, animal bite, open fractures, or injuries requiring stitches, etc) please seek immediate attention at the Emergency room at:
OU Medical Center
700 NE 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Concentra Urgent Care Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
9515 E 51st St G
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-622-7488
1541 N Sheridan Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74115
918-836-5406
5682 West Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK 74107
918-446-1891
6732 E 41st St.
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-794-4777
Any Tulsa Access Medical Center Location
Hours: Sunday – Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
If a major injury occurs, or for emergencies after hours, employees should proceed to the emergency room at either OU Health or the closest ED.
All Campuses
ouworkerscomp@ou.edu
Claims Inquiries: Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI), 1-800-871-5964
