LIGHT DUTY

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According to the directive, when can the chief grant reassignment to a light duty position?

When an employee exceeds the statutory or regulatory requirements

When an employee requests it for personal reasons

When an employee is unable to perform their duties due to injury, disease, or pregnancy (correct)

When an employee wants to work in a less demanding position

How is 'disability' defined in the context of the directive?

The inability to meet statutory or regulatory requirements (correct)

The loss of function of a body part, organ, or system

The absence of any psychological condition

Any physical injury sustained on duty

What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?

The complete loss of function of a body part, organ, or system

Any psychological condition affecting an individual's capacity

The inability to perform less demanding duties

Any abnormality or partial loss of function of a body part, organ, or system (correct)

What is a 'light duty assignment' as per the directive?

An assignment with less demanding duties for temporarily incapacitated employees Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will the provisions of the Fraternal Order of Police Agreement supersede the directive?

When there is a conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and the directive Signup and view all the answers

What are light duty employees not permitted to do?

Exercise in a City facility or while on-duty without the approval of employee’s division commander and health care provider. Signup and view all the answers

According to the directive, when can the chief of police cancel light duty assignments?

When the employee is in violation of related directives. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee reaches maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?

The employee will be advised of available options including alternate job placement or retirement/resignation. Signup and view all the answers

What is required if an employee is able to return to full duty?

The employee must have a City of Boca Raton Employee Return to Work Form completed by the employee’s health care provider and submit it to his/her supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the contracted medical services provider if an employee applies for placement in an alternate job classification?

To review the essential job functions of the proposed position and certify that the employee is physically and/or psychologically able to perform the functions of the new position. Signup and view all the answers

What are light duty employees not permitted to wear or display?

Any firearms or Department paraphernalia. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the division commander of an employee's return to full duty through the chain of command?

The supervisor of the employee. Signup and view all the answers

What does Risk Management do if an employee has reached maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?

Informs the Human Resources Division about available options for the employee. Signup and view all the answers

When can an alternate job placement be considered for an employee with permanent impairment?

If it aligns with essential job functions and is certified by the contracted medical services provider. Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they become unable to perform essential job functions due to a permanent impairment?

Submit a request for alternate job placement within 6 months. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as permanent impairment according to the text?

Any anatomic or functional abnormality or loss determined as a percentage of the body as a whole Signup and view all the answers

What is the first criteria considered for a light duty assignment?

Proper medical documentation indicating temporary incapacitation Signup and view all the answers

Who determines whether an employee should be placed on light duty status?

The City’s contracted medical services provider Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the risk manager in the context of light duty status?

Advising the division commander of the employee’s light duty status Signup and view all the answers

In case of an off-duty injury, who is responsible for notifying the division commander about the employee's light duty request?

Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

An employee is not required to request or accept a light duty assignment due to pregnancy. She may request a light duty assignment at any time during her pregnancy.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of light duty tasks mentioned in the text?

Telephone report taking, data entry, and office administration Signup and view all the answers

What attire is required for an employee on a light duty assignment?

Business attire without any writing, insignia, or other indications of being a law enforcement officer Signup and view all the answers

What is required in the review of a light duty assignment?

Reporting to designated supervisor and providing necessary documentation to Risk Management if requested Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions are imposed on employees on light duty status according to the text?

Not performing regular assigned job functions and undergoing follow-up medical or psychological examinations as prescribed Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do in case of a worker’s compensation injury?

Undergo any follow-up medical or psychological examinations as prescribed by the City’s contracted health care provider and provide reports, if requested. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing and approving any requests for modifications or extensions of light duty assignments?

The employee’s district commander. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'disability' as per the given text?

The inability to meet personal, social, or occupational demands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?

The abnormality of a body part, organ, or system Signup and view all the answers

When can an employee apply for placement in an alternate job classification?

After reaching maximum medical improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'light duty assignment' based on the information provided?

A job assignment that enables temporarily incapacitated employees to perform less demanding duties Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

According to the directive, when can the chief grant reassignment to a light duty position?

How is 'disability' defined in the context of the directive?

What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?

What is a 'light duty assignment' as per the directive?

Under what circumstances will the provisions of the Fraternal Order of Police Agreement supersede the directive?

What are light duty employees not permitted to do?

According to the directive, when can the chief of police cancel light duty assignments?

What happens if an employee reaches maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?

What is required if an employee is able to return to full duty?

What is the role of the contracted medical services provider if an employee applies for placement in an alternate job classification?

What are light duty employees not permitted to wear or display?

Who is responsible for notifying the division commander of an employee's return to full duty through the chain of command?

What does Risk Management do if an employee has reached maximum medical improvement but has a permanent impairment?

When can an alternate job placement be considered for an employee with permanent impairment?

What should an employee do if they become unable to perform essential job functions due to a permanent impairment?

What is considered as permanent impairment according to the text?

What is the first criteria considered for a light duty assignment?

Who determines whether an employee should be placed on light duty status?

What is the responsibility of the risk manager in the context of light duty status?

In case of an off-duty injury, who is responsible for notifying the division commander about the employee's light duty request?

An employee is not required to request or accept a light duty assignment due to pregnancy. She may request a light duty assignment at any time during her pregnancy.

What are some examples of light duty tasks mentioned in the text?

What attire is required for an employee on a light duty assignment?

What is required in the review of a light duty assignment?

What restrictions are imposed on employees on light duty status according to the text?

What should an employee do in case of a worker’s compensation injury?

Who is responsible for reviewing and approving any requests for modifications or extensions of light duty assignments?

What is the definition of 'disability' as per the given text?

What does 'impairment' refer to in the context of the directive?

When can an employee apply for placement in an alternate job classification?

What is a 'light duty assignment' based on the information provided?

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