What is Workers’ Comp?
At Lone Peak Dental Group, your safety and well-being are a top priority. If you experience a work-related injury, you are covered under our Workers’ Compensation (WC) program.
This benefit ensures you receive the medical care and wage support you need to recover—without additional stress. Whether it’s a minor incident or something more serious, we’re here to walk alongside you, just as you do for our kiddos and caregivers every day. You matter, and your care matters too.
What to Do If You Are Injured?
Step 1: Get immediate help first.
If the injury is serious or an emergency, notify emergency medical services immediately and follow the Practice’s safety protocols. Your safety and well-being come first.
Step 2: Tell your manager right away.
Notify your direct supervisor or Operations Manager immediately after the injury happens, even if the injury seems minor at first. Reporting promptly helps the Practice respond quickly and begin the appropriate next steps.
Step 3: Share the key details clearly.
Be prepared to tell your manager:
- what happened
- when it happened
- where it happened
- what part of your body was injured
- whether you need medical attention right away
- whether there were any witnesses
Step 4: Follow your manager’s instructions for next steps.
Your manager may help direct you through the workers’ compensation process, seeking medical care, and any internal documentation needed.
Step 5: Seek medical treatment if needed.
You may visit any medical facility for treatment, although most practices have a designated provider that they will guide you to. However, to make sure you receive the right level of care, we recommend:
- Emergency Room (ER): Only for true emergencies (e.g., severe bleeding, broken bones, loss of consciousness).
- Urgent Care or Occupational Health Clinics: For non-emergency injuries like sprains, cuts, or minor strains.
Be sure to:
- Inform the medical provider that the injury occurred at work
- Follow all treatment recommendations
- Obtain documentation of any work restrictions or follow-up care
Step 6: Keep leadership informed if your condition changes.
If your injury worsens, requires follow-up care, or causes work restrictions or time away from work, update your manager right away so appropriate support can be arranged through the People Operations Team.
Step 7: Provide return-to-work or restriction information if applicable.
If a medical provider gives you work restrictions, provide that information promptly. The Practice may review restrictions on a case-by-case basis and determine whether temporary modified duty is available with input from the People team.
