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According to the text, what does TTD stand for?
According to the text, what does TTD stand for?
- Temporary Taxable Disability
- Temporary Total Disability (correct)
- Temporary Temporary Disability
- Total Temporary Disability
What happens if an employee engages in secondary employment while on restricted duty without written authorization from the CO, ASB?
What happens if an employee engages in secondary employment while on restricted duty without written authorization from the CO, ASB?
- They may be subject to discipline up to or including termination (correct)
- They will be eligible for a promotion
- They will be exempt from medical update requirements
- They will receive additional compensation
What is the role of the Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
What is the role of the Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
- To evaluate applications to resume secondary employment
- To review temporary modified duty assignments
- To provide written authorization for secondary employment (correct)
- To release employees to return to work
What activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
What activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
According to the text, what is the primary concern for the Department when it comes to occupational injuries and illnesses?
According to the text, what is the primary concern for the Department when it comes to occupational injuries and illnesses?
Which of the following is a responsibility of employees while on sick or injured on-duty status?
Which of the following is a responsibility of employees while on sick or injured on-duty status?
What does the Order establish protocols for?
What does the Order establish protocols for?
Which department manual section has been renamed and revised?
Which department manual section has been renamed and revised?
Which section of the Department Manual is attached and established for prohibited activities while on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status?
Which section of the Department Manual is attached and established for prohibited activities while on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status?
Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection shall be conducted?
Who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection shall be conducted?
What is the purpose of the Order?
What is the purpose of the Order?
What happens to the secondary employment work permits of a Department employee on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status for more than seven days?
What happens to the secondary employment work permits of a Department employee on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status for more than seven days?
According to the text, who has the authority to authorize temporary modified duty assignments within the Department?
According to the text, who has the authority to authorize temporary modified duty assignments within the Department?
What is the maximum duration for a temporary modified duty assignment before the employee is referred to the WS for a preliminary determination?
What is the maximum duration for a temporary modified duty assignment before the employee is referred to the WS for a preliminary determination?
When should the RTWS engage in the interactive process to assess for a permanent accommodation?
When should the RTWS engage in the interactive process to assess for a permanent accommodation?
What happens if sufficient medical information is not available to make a preliminary determination after 45 days?
What happens if sufficient medical information is not available to make a preliminary determination after 45 days?
According to the text, who should the employee discuss the proposed activity with?
According to the text, who should the employee discuss the proposed activity with?
What should be included in the Employee's Report?
What should be included in the Employee's Report?
What should Department employees do if they obtain approval for the activity?
What should Department employees do if they obtain approval for the activity?
Who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, IOD, or TTD status?
Who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, IOD, or TTD status?
According to the text, when can an employee be retained in a full non-restricted duty in a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, when can an employee be retained in a full non-restricted duty in a temporary modified duty assignment?
Who can the RTWS consult with to determine whether to place an employee off work, on sick or IOD status?
Who can the RTWS consult with to determine whether to place an employee off work, on sick or IOD status?
What happens if an employee with work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their original assigned division?
What happens if an employee with work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their original assigned division?
What is the responsibility of the CO of an employee with work restrictions?
What is the responsibility of the CO of an employee with work restrictions?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the CO when receiving a request for a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the CO when receiving a request for a temporary modified duty assignment?
What should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
What should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
What should be done for an employee placed into a temporary modified duty assignment?
What should be done for an employee placed into a temporary modified duty assignment?
When should the 'LD' code be used?
When should the 'LD' code be used?
Who should the CO contact for consideration of temporary modified duty placement within the bureau?
Who should the CO contact for consideration of temporary modified duty placement within the bureau?
What is the purpose of the CO comparing the employee's medical restrictions with available assignments?
What is the purpose of the CO comparing the employee's medical restrictions with available assignments?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Temporary Total Disability (TTD) designation?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Temporary Total Disability (TTD) designation?
According to the text, what happens if an employee engages in secondary employment while on restricted duty without written authorization from the Commanding Officer (CO), Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
According to the text, what happens if an employee engages in secondary employment while on restricted duty without written authorization from the Commanding Officer (CO), Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
According to the text, what activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
According to the text, what activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
According to the text, who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status?
According to the text, who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Order?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Order?
According to the text, who has the authority to authorize temporary modified duty assignments within the Department?
According to the text, who has the authority to authorize temporary modified duty assignments within the Department?
According to the text, what activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
According to the text, what activities are prohibited for Department employees who are on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or temporary total disability (TTD) status?
According to the text, what should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, what should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, who has the authority to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, LOD, or TTD status?
According to the text, who has the authority to approve or deny a request for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, LOD, or TTD status?
What is the maximum duration for a temporary modified duty assignment before the employee is referred to the WS for a preliminary determination?
What is the maximum duration for a temporary modified duty assignment before the employee is referred to the WS for a preliminary determination?
According to the text, who should the employee discuss the proposed activity with?
According to the text, who should the employee discuss the proposed activity with?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the CO of an employee with work restrictions?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the CO of an employee with work restrictions?
According to the text, what should employees on sick or IOD status do every seven days?
According to the text, what should employees on sick or IOD status do every seven days?
According to the text, what should employees on extended absence from their residence provide to their supervisor in their assigned division?
According to the text, what should employees on extended absence from their residence provide to their supervisor in their assigned division?
According to the text, who should employees notify of a release from their healthcare provider(s) to return to modified duty and/or a full duty assignment?
According to the text, who should employees notify of a release from their healthcare provider(s) to return to modified duty and/or a full duty assignment?
According to the text, what should supervisors or watch commanders do when receiving weekly telephonic notification from an employee on sick or IOD status?
According to the text, what should supervisors or watch commanders do when receiving weekly telephonic notification from an employee on sick or IOD status?
According to the text, when should the RTWS assess an employee remaining in a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, when should the RTWS assess an employee remaining in a temporary modified duty assignment?
According to the text, if an employee has been temporarily accommodated and is not expected to return to a full duty assignment, what will the RTWS determine?
According to the text, if an employee has been temporarily accommodated and is not expected to return to a full duty assignment, what will the RTWS determine?
According to the text, what happens if the return of an employee from Personnel Division to their former division causes the division to be overstaffed?
According to the text, what happens if the return of an employee from Personnel Division to their former division causes the division to be overstaffed?
According to the text, what happens to the secondary employment work permits of a Department employee on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status for more than seven days?
According to the text, what happens to the secondary employment work permits of a Department employee on sick, injured on-duty, or temporary total disability status for more than seven days?
According to the text, what should the CO do if an employee's work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their assigned division?
According to the text, what should the CO do if an employee's work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their assigned division?
What code should be used for employees in a temporary modified duty assignment?
What code should be used for employees in a temporary modified duty assignment?
What is the responsibility of the CO when receiving a request for a temporary modified duty assignment?
What is the responsibility of the CO when receiving a request for a temporary modified duty assignment?
What happens if an employee with work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their original assigned division?
What happens if an employee with work restrictions cannot be accommodated in their original assigned division?
What is the role of the Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
What is the role of the Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau (ASB)?
What should Department employees do if they obtain approval for the activity?
What should Department employees do if they obtain approval for the activity?
According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining medical records for all Department personnel?
According to the text, who is responsible for maintaining medical records for all Department personnel?
What should be included in the Employee's Report?
What should be included in the Employee's Report?
According to the text, who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request by sworn personnel for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, IOD, or TTD status?
According to the text, who has the sole authority and discretion to approve or deny a request by sworn personnel for participation in strenuous activities while on sick, IOD, or TTD status?
What should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
What should the CO do if an employee is either placed in or denied a temporary modified duty assignment?
Study Notes
Definitions and Terms
- TTD stands for Temporary Total Disability.
- Department employees must have written authorization from the Commanding Officer (CO), Administrative Services Bureau (ASB) before engaging in secondary employment while on restricted duty.
Commanding Officer (CO) Role
- The CO, ASB oversees administrative functions and is responsible for approving or denying requests for modified duty assignments and participation in strenuous activities.
Prohibited Activities
- Employees on sick, injured on-duty (IOD), or TTD status are prohibited from engaging in strenuous activities.
- Secondary employment work permits of employees on sick, IOD, or TTD status for more than seven days are revoked.
Responsibilities During Sick or IOD Status
- Employees must report their status to their CO and provide updates every seven days.
- Discussion regarding proposed activities must take place with the CO before engaging in any activities.
- Employees on extended absence must provide their supervisor with pertinent information during their leave.
Protocol and Procedures
- The Order establishes protocols for managing sick leave, injury, and disability claims.
- The directive includes a section for activities prohibited while on sick or IOD status.
Medical and Employment Accommodations
- If an employee has work restrictions that cannot be accommodated in their original division, the CO must explore alternative options.
- Temporary modified duty assignments are reviewed every 45 days for a preliminary determination of continued suitability.
Evaluation and Compliance
- The Real-Time Work Status (RTWS) engages in the interactive process to assess accommodations and monitor employees on modified duty.
- The RTWS determines if an employee can remain on modified duty or if pathways to permanent accommodations are necessary.
Documentation and Reporting
- The Employee's Report must include all relevant medical and employment details regarding their condition.
- Supervisors must take action based on the weekly updates from employees on sick or IOD status.
Authority and Decision-Making
- Only the CO has the authority to approve or deny requests for strenuous activities while on sick, IOD, or TTD status.
- Decisions regarding temporary modified duty placement and authorizations depend solely on the discretion of the CO.
Accommodations and Employment Continuity
- For employees on modified duty, the 'LD' code is utilized for tracking purposes.
- The CO must compare medical restrictions with available assignments to ensure compliance with health guidelines.
Returning to Duty
- Employees must notify their supervisors about any healthcare provider release for return to modified or full duty.
- If an employee's return causes overstaffing, the CO must take appropriate actions to adjust staffing levels.
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Work Restrictions and Temporary Modified Duty Quiz: Test your knowledge on employee retention, return to work, and assessment timelines. This quiz covers topics such as temporary modified duty assignments, work restrictions, and the assessment process.
