Frequently Asked Questions

Workers' compensation is a state-regulated system which provides benefits designed to help you if you are injured on the job or develop a work-related illness. The benefits typically pay for your medical treatment and/or a portion of your lost earnings if you are unable to work due to your injury or illness.

Company Nurse is the method utilized by Pottawattamie County to report and/or document a workers' compensation claim. Company Nurse provides access to 24-hour claims reporting and medical recommendations from a registered nurse. To report a claim through Company Nurse, call 1-888-770-0928 and use the group code IMWCA or IA428.

Learn more about reporting a workplace injury through Company Nurse.

You should immediately notify your supervisor and together (if possible) contact Company Nurse to document and report the injury. Company Nurse can be reached a 1-888-770-0928. Use the group code IMWCA or IA428. 

Learn more about reporting a workplace injury.

Call 911 or transport directly to the ER immediately. Call Company Nurse with any information once the situation has stabilized.

Learn more about reporting a workplace injury.

You should contact the County’s Risk Manager, Garfield Coleman. Garfield can be reached at Garfield.coleman@pottcounty-ia.gov or (712) 328-4784.