Program #72009-FRM Workers' Compensation/Safety & Health - Department Requested

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Program #72009-FRM provides workers’ compensation benefits in accordance with state law and supports return-to-work efforts for injured employees. It is administered through a contract with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and coordinated with Risk Management to ensure compliant processing of claim benefits. The Safety and Health component reduces on-the-job injuries and liabilities by advising departments, identifying and abating occupational safety and health deficiencies, and maintaining the county’s self-insured loss-prevention activities through an equity lens. It includes FY26 targets, legal requirements, and revenue/expense planning.

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Program Characteristics

Program Description

Performance Measures

Performance Measures Descriptions

Legal / Contractual Obligation

Revenue/Expense Detail

Explanation of Revenues

Significant Program Changes

Program \#72009-FRM Workers' Compensation/Safety & Health FY 2026 Department Requested Department: County Management Program Contact: Michelle Cross Program Offer Type: Operating Program Offer Stage: Department Requested Related Programs: Program Characteristics: Program Description This program provides workers' compensation benefits in accordance with state law. Multnomah County has been selfinsured for this mandatory program since 1978. Claims are administered through a contract with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) with oversight and coordination of return to work and CBA or Personnel Rule additional benefits from Risk Management staff. Staff work with employees, supervisors, physicians, the TPA, attorneys, managed care organizations and other vendors to accurately and timely process claim benefits for the injured employee. Internal Workers'Compensation section employees focus on service, equitability, cost containment and compliance efficiency. The Workers'Compensation section is responsible for the County's return-to-work program and follows state requirements necessary to benefit from the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD) Employer-At-Injury light duty cost reimbursement program. The primary activity of the Safety and Health section is assisting management in efforts to reduce employee on-the-job injuries, illnesses, and employer liability due to injuries to non-employees. This work incorporates safety, trust, and belonging values in all communication and program implementation. Through an equity lens, the Safety and Health staff consult with County departments to assist them in providing a safe environment, safety for both employees and the public. Staff help to identify and abate deficiencies related to occupational safety and health regulations in an inclusive and equitable manner. All employer-based loss prevention activity needed to maintain the workers' compensation self-insured status is managed by the Safety and Health staff and communicated to internal partners through an equity lens for implementation and program success. | Performance Measures | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Measure Type | Performance Measure | FY24 Actual | FY25 Budgeted | FY25 Estimate | FY26 Target | | Output | Telework ergonomic support | 65 | 15 | 15 | 15 | | Outcome | OR-OSHA complaint responses closed without inspection follow up initiated by OR-OSHA | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | | Output | Percentage of Supervisor corrective action reviewed and support provided when indicated by Safety & Health staff | N/A | 90% | 85% | 90% | Performance Measures Descriptions Telework ergonomic support counts the number of consultations completed. OR-OSHA complaint measures our ability to adequately respond to complaints and ensure appropriate remedial measures are in place to ensure safety and health and thus not requiring a follow up inspection. Supervisor's completing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions is an OR-OSHA obligation and Origami has provided a means for Risk Management Safety professionals to track progress and document completeness and implementation of improvements. Legal / Contractual Obligation MCC 7.102 and 7.103 established the safety and loss prevention program in the County. The Oregon Safe Employment Act, ORS 654, establishes minimum safety standards for employers. Oregon OSHA, as outlined in OAR 437-001-1005 through 1020 and 1050 through 1060, requires each self-insured employer to have a written loss prevention plan for each location and to provide safety and health loss prevention services for each work site. This program manages the employer/TPA process required in OAR 436 for workers' compensation claim processing. Revenue/Expense Detail | | Adopted
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Other Funds | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Program Expenses | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | | Pers

FAQs

How are workers' compensation claims administered in this program?

Claims are administered through a contract with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA), with oversight and coordination of return to work and additional benefits from Risk Management staff.

What is the Safety and Health section focused on?

It assists management to reduce employee on-the-job injuries and illnesses and employer liability due to injuries to non-employees, using safety, trust, and belonging values and an equity lens.

Which legal requirements govern the program?

The program is established through MCC 7.102 and 7.103, aligns with Oregon Safe Employment Act (ORS 654) minimum safety standards, and follows Oregon OSHA requirements for a written loss prevention plan and workers’ compensation claim processing.

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