Employee Catastrophic Injuries or Death

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What is the purpose of the Employee Information Form?

To notify the hospital liaison in case of emergencies

To share personal financial information with the Department

To provide benefits assistance to newly hired employees

To update the emergency contact information annually (correct)

What is the primary recommendation regarding the Your Personal Financial Diary packet?

It should only be completed by newly hired employees

It should be completed by all employees and shared with family members (correct)

It is not recommended for sharing with family members

It is optional for employees to complete and share with family members

When should employees update their emergency contact information and notification information?

Monthly

Quarterly

Bi-annually

Annually (correct)

What is the purpose of the provided web reference (https://www.nationalcops.org/)?

To access the Employee Catastrophic Injuries or Death SOP Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as a liaison between the family and the City’s Management Services to assist member benefits?

Benefits Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as an injury that results in permanent impairment from a spinal cord injury involving severe paralysis of an arm, leg, or the trunk; or amputation of an arm, hand, foot, or leg involving the effective use of that appendage, or severe brain or closed-head injury?

Catastrophic Injury Signup and view all the answers

Who facilitates communication between the family and the Department and works closely with family members?

Family Liaison Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making notification to the next of kin/emergency contacts?

Family Notification Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the death of an employee which occurs while performing police functions either on or off duty?

Line of Duty Death Signup and view all the answers

Who is selected by the chief of police or his/her designee to make notification to the next of kin/emergency contacts?

Family Notification Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing a staging area for the media at the scene or hospital where the employee was taken?

The Traumatic Event Coordination Team Leader Signup and view all the answers

What does the Public Information Officer (PIO) need to do before releasing any specific information regarding the event?

Get approval from the chief of police or incident commander Signup and view all the answers

Who will select the team members for the Traumatic Event Coordination Team?

The TECT Leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Family Liaison Officer (FLO) during a traumatic event?

Facilitate communications between the family and the Department Signup and view all the answers

Who will ultimately decide the level of involvement in the services provided by the Department for funerals of employed civilian employees, retired employees, and volunteers?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

When should a debriefing be held for all affected Department employees following an incident?

As soon as feasible following the conclusion of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should be established within the Chief’s Office according to the text?

A file with information relevant to line of duty deaths Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a criminal case arises from the injury or death of an employee according to the text?

Introduce the family to victim assistance personnel who work for the court Signup and view all the answers

Who will ensure that surviving family members are invited to Department social functions?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What award should also be presented to the employee’s parents if any award is to be given to the fallen employee's family posthumously?

the same award should also be presented to the employee’s parents, if they are alive. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by Chief’s Office employees on major holidays, graduations, etc. according to the text?

Send appropriate cards to the employee’s spouse or family Signup and view all the answers

What assistance should be provided in case of a catastrophic injury suffered by an employee according to the text?

Similar assistance outlined for an employee's death Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the next of kin?

The deceased person’s closest living relative Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a line-of-duty death, what is the role of the first employee to arrive on the scene?

Perform an initial assessment and contact the Communications Section while being the incident commander until relieved by a supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for designating the Traumatic Event Coordination Team Leader in the event of a catastrophic injury or death?

The chief of police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What does the Traumatic Event Coordination Team (TECT) do?

Coordinate the Department's involvement and participation in a catastrophic injury or death post-incident response Signup and view all the answers

When should notification to the emergency contact and/or next of kin be made?

In person whenever possible and without unnecessary delay Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Traumatic Event Coordination Team (TECT) leader?

Coordinate the overall command of the catastrophic injury or death post-incident response Signup and view all the answers

When should notification take place if outside Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade counties?

A request may be made to the appropriate agency to make notification Signup and view all the answers

What should the Family Notification Officer (FNO) do if there are young children at school?

Discuss notification arrangements with the adult family member and ensure quick action Signup and view all the answers

What does the chief of police or his/her designee do before any notification of next-of-kin?

Obtain knowledge of the circumstances leading to the injury or death Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the family member leaves their vehicle at their workplace after being notified of an injury or death?

Arrange for their vehicle to be returned to their home Signup and view all the answers

When should employees report an injured or fallen Department employee's name(s) over the radio?

They should not report it over the radio Signup and view all the answers