SERVICE CONNECTED AND NON-SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITIES PROCEDURE 18 (1)

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According to the text, what is the definition of a service connected disability?

A disability incurred on or off duty.

A voluntary surgery not based on a medical need to cure or correct a non-service connected injury or disability.

A disability resulting solely from the performance of the regular duties of an employee’s job classification. (correct)

A disability not resulting solely from the performance of the regular duties of an employee’s job classification.

Which leave is authorized for absences due to non-service connected disabilities?

Elective surgery

Worker’s compensation

Sick leave (correct)

Injury leave

What is the duty status determination of a member with a temporary service connected disability who is returned to work performing duties consistent with medical restrictions?

Worker’s compensation

Injury leave

Active duty

Limited active duty (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for hospitalization documentation?

Treatment dates Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for misuse of sick time?

Dismissal Signup and view all the answers

When must a member report an injury to their commanding officer?

Immediately during the same shift Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which members are required to notify the Personnel Officer if they intend to leave the city or remain away from home?

Members on sick leave or medical leave of absence Signup and view all the answers

Who are members required to contact when the Fire Administration Building is closed for business?

Deputy 1 & 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which members are granted approval to recuperate away from home or from the City?

Members with leg or bodily casts Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the maximum number of weeks of unpaid leave that qualified employees are entitled to under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when does a member need to obtain a doctor's medical certificate for sick leave?

For the first and seventh calendar days Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information must be included in initial doctor's certificates and those obtained during the course of treatment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for members who have been hospitalized or had surgery before they can return to full active duty?

They must produce medical records. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of members placed on sick leave by the Medical Evaluation Unit?

To secure medical care from their own physician. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what privileges are members with medical disabilities which require the wearing of hard casts on the arm or hand on a long-term basis granted?

Unrestricted daily activities. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who will request approval from the Fire Commissioner for members assigned to Fire Headquarters?

The Personnel Officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should consider the Personnel Office as their assigned company?

Members assigned to Fire Headquarters Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should members transferred to Fire Headquarters observe member responsibility?

They should observe responsibility as if they were still assigned to a company Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who will contact the Personnel Officer for members assigned to Fire Headquarters?

The Fire Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should members transferred to Fire Headquarters consider the Personnel Office as their assigned company?

At all times Signup and view all the answers