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Workers' Compensation (CARO) State Agencies' Resources

Missouri Early Return to Work Program: Supervisor Responsibilities

• Assist the injured employee in seeking authorized medical care and reporting the injury to workers’ compensation pursuant to proper reporting procedures within the agency.
• Conduct proper accident investigation and correct any identified hazards.
• Inform the employee of the Early Return To Work Program and that you will assist in identifying temporary modified work, based upon the doctor’s restrictions, when feasible.
• Obtain a copy of the physician’s temporary restrictions from workers’ compensation (CARO) and identify tasks within the restrictions.
• Communicate with the employee, when he/she will be expected to report to work and regarding the accommodations.  Provide the employee with a copy of the temporary restrictions from the physician. Review the assigned tasks, physical restrictions, and work assignment prior to the employee beginning the work. Complete the ERTW agreement form. Accommodate medical restrictions within the current job. If the current job cannot be modified, identify tasks within the agency. Seek assistance from Human Resources or Departmental ERTW Coordinator when needed

• Monitor the employee for compliance with the restrictions. Review the assignment with the employee on a regular basis.
• Return the employee to full duty when the authorized physician determines the restrictions may be lifted. If permanent restrictions are indicated, contact human resources for further action.
• Maintain confidentiality of any and all medical information.

Please direct questions to the following:

CARO
P.O. Box 809
Jefferson City, MO  65102
Phone: (573) 751-2837
1-888-622-7694
Fax: (573) 751-5262
Email: CARO@oa.mo.gov