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What is the responsibility of the employee in regards to completing the C-4 form?
What is the responsibility of the employee in regards to completing the C-4 form?
- Only sign the middle section (correct)
- Send the form directly to the Workers’ Compensation administrator
- Complete the bottom portion
- Submit the form electronically
Who is typically responsible for sending the C-4 form to the City of Las Vegas?
Who is typically responsible for sending the C-4 form to the City of Las Vegas?
- The physician’s office (correct)
- The employee
- The payroll assistant(s)
- The Workers’ Compensation administrator
What happens if a workers' compensation form is incomplete?
What happens if a workers' compensation form is incomplete?
- The employee needs to submit it directly to Human Resources
- It will be reviewed by the payroll assistant(s)
- It will not be accepted by the Worker’s Compensation administrator (correct)
- It will be sent to the supervisor for completion
Who initiates the employee’s claim upon receipt of the C-4 form?
Who initiates the employee’s claim upon receipt of the C-4 form?
According to the information provided, when should workers and supervisors submit workers' compensation forms?
According to the information provided, when should workers and supervisors submit workers' compensation forms?
Who reviews the completeness of workers’ compensation forms?
Who reviews the completeness of workers’ compensation forms?
Who is responsible for recording receipt of workers' compensation forms?
Who is responsible for recording receipt of workers' compensation forms?
Who provides instructions regarding a claim once it is accepted or denied?
Who provides instructions regarding a claim once it is accepted or denied?
What is the definition of 'Injury and Personal Injury' according to NRS?
What is the definition of 'Injury and Personal Injury' according to NRS?
Who is responsible for managing workers' compensation claims for all city employees in the City of Las Vegas?
Who is responsible for managing workers' compensation claims for all city employees in the City of Las Vegas?
What is the responsibility of Supervisors with regards to workers' compensation forms?
What is the responsibility of Supervisors with regards to workers' compensation forms?
Who should follow SOP100.12 Transitional Work Assignment regarding modified duty release?
Who should follow SOP100.12 Transitional Work Assignment regarding modified duty release?
What does the City of Las Vegas maintain for industrial claims?
What does the City of Las Vegas maintain for industrial claims?
What action should Supervisors take in case their subordinates need medical care as a result of employment injuries?
What action should Supervisors take in case their subordinates need medical care as a result of employment injuries?
What should Personnel do in response to communications from the City’s Worker’s Compensation administrator and/or Payroll assistant(s)?
What should Personnel do in response to communications from the City’s Worker’s Compensation administrator and/or Payroll assistant(s)?
What is the program that adheres to all applicable state statutes and regulations for industrial claims in the City of Las Vegas?
What is the program that adheres to all applicable state statutes and regulations for industrial claims in the City of Las Vegas?
What is disallowed by Nevada statute regarding deductions from workers’ compensation checks?
What is disallowed by Nevada statute regarding deductions from workers’ compensation checks?
Who should employees contact to establish medical benefits when taking the mentioned option?
Who should employees contact to establish medical benefits when taking the mentioned option?
Which physician is responsible for conducting fitness for duty examinations for employees off regular duty for more than ninety consecutive calendar days?
Which physician is responsible for conducting fitness for duty examinations for employees off regular duty for more than ninety consecutive calendar days?
When must fitness for duty examinations be completed for employees subject to annual physical examination?
When must fitness for duty examinations be completed for employees subject to annual physical examination?
What will the treating physician determine regarding an employee's work status post-injury/illness?
What will the treating physician determine regarding an employee's work status post-injury/illness?
What action should an employee take if they are authorized by their physician to return to modified duty with restrictions?
What action should an employee take if they are authorized by their physician to return to modified duty with restrictions?
What is required from an injured/ill employee when their Certificate of Disability or Physical Capacities Evaluation expires?
What is required from an injured/ill employee when their Certificate of Disability or Physical Capacities Evaluation expires?
How should time off due to occupational injury or illness be coded?
How should time off due to occupational injury or illness be coded?
What might happen if an employee fails to provide the required certificates regarding their disability?
What might happen if an employee fails to provide the required certificates regarding their disability?
Who is responsible for completing timecards for employees off work due to occupational injury or illness?
Who is responsible for completing timecards for employees off work due to occupational injury or illness?
What must a physician do if additional time off is required after a Certificate of Disability expires?
What must a physician do if additional time off is required after a Certificate of Disability expires?
In what scenario are retroactive adjustments made to time cards involving workers' compensation?
In what scenario are retroactive adjustments made to time cards involving workers' compensation?
What happens if an IAFF employee's claim is denied?
What happens if an IAFF employee's claim is denied?
After 60 days of full coverage, what percentage of their average monthly salary does the Workers Compensation Fund pay?
After 60 days of full coverage, what percentage of their average monthly salary does the Workers Compensation Fund pay?
What happens if an IAFF employee chooses not to use accrued leave time after the full coverage (60 days) period?
What happens if an IAFF employee chooses not to use accrued leave time after the full coverage (60 days) period?
What happens if an IAFF employee has no leave available after the 60 days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee has no leave available after the 60 days of full coverage?
What percentage of the average monthly wage does an IAFF employee receive after they have exhausted their accrued leave and do not elect to use it?
What percentage of the average monthly wage does an IAFF employee receive after they have exhausted their accrued leave and do not elect to use it?
What happens if an IAFF employee is unable to return to work after the 60 days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee is unable to return to work after the 60 days of full coverage?
Under what circumstances will The City not take any deductions from the Workers Compensation check?
Under what circumstances will The City not take any deductions from the Workers Compensation check?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have accrued leave and does not choose to use it to supplement their pay after the full coverage period ends?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have accrued leave and does not choose to use it to supplement their pay after the full coverage period ends?
What should an employee do in the event of a reoccurrence of a previously reported industrial injury or illness?
What should an employee do in the event of a reoccurrence of a previously reported industrial injury or illness?
When must employees provide a new certificate if they are to remain off work at the doctor's instructions beyond the time period specified on their current certificate?
When must employees provide a new certificate if they are to remain off work at the doctor's instructions beyond the time period specified on their current certificate?
What is the purpose of offering transitional work assignments (TWA) to employees with a valid Workers’ Compensation claim?
What is the purpose of offering transitional work assignments (TWA) to employees with a valid Workers’ Compensation claim?
What is discouraged when an employee is under a physician's care and actively participating in treatment to receive benefits?
What is discouraged when an employee is under a physician's care and actively participating in treatment to receive benefits?
What must an employee provide to the Workers’ Compensation administrator and Payroll Assistant(s) to receive benefits if they are unable to work for a specific time period?
What must an employee provide to the Workers’ Compensation administrator and Payroll Assistant(s) to receive benefits if they are unable to work for a specific time period?
What should an employee do if they need additional time off beyond what is stated on their physician's certificate?
What should an employee do if they need additional time off beyond what is stated on their physician's certificate?
What should personnel follow when released to modified or light duty by their treating physician?
What should personnel follow when released to modified or light duty by their treating physician?
'Transitional Work Assignments' (TWA) are commonly associated with:
'Transitional Work Assignments' (TWA) are commonly associated with:
What must the employee do to ensure the validity of the C-4 form?
What must the employee do to ensure the validity of the C-4 form?
Who is responsible for reviewing workers' compensation forms for completeness?
Who is responsible for reviewing workers' compensation forms for completeness?
What is recommended for submitting workers' compensation forms due to their importance and time sensitivity?
What is recommended for submitting workers' compensation forms due to their importance and time sensitivity?
When should workers and supervisors consider submitting workers' compensation forms?
When should workers and supervisors consider submitting workers' compensation forms?
Who is responsible for ensuring the receipt of workers' compensation forms?
Who is responsible for ensuring the receipt of workers' compensation forms?
What should be done if a workers' compensation form is incomplete?
What should be done if a workers' compensation form is incomplete?
What is the responsibility of the Payroll Assistant(s) according to city policy?
What is the responsibility of the Payroll Assistant(s) according to city policy?
Which statement regarding the C-1 form is TRUE based on the policy?
Which statement regarding the C-1 form is TRUE based on the policy?
Who is eligible for workers' compensation benefits according to the policy?
Who is eligible for workers' compensation benefits according to the policy?
When should any work-related injury/illness be reported according to the policy?
When should any work-related injury/illness be reported according to the policy?
What responsibility do supervisors have in relation to workers' compensation forms?
What responsibility do supervisors have in relation to workers' compensation forms?
What are Payroll Assistant(s) required to communicate with injured/ill employees about?
What are Payroll Assistant(s) required to communicate with injured/ill employees about?
What happens after the sixty (60) days of full coverage if an IAFF employee is still unable to return to work?
What happens after the sixty (60) days of full coverage if an IAFF employee is still unable to return to work?
What are the two options available to an IAFF employee for pay after the sixty (60) days of full coverage?
What are the two options available to an IAFF employee for pay after the sixty (60) days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have available leave or chooses not to use their accrued leave time after the sixty (60) days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have available leave or chooses not to use their accrued leave time after the sixty (60) days of full coverage?
What percentage of an IAFF employee's average monthly salary does the Workers’ Compensation Fund pay after the initial full coverage period?
What percentage of an IAFF employee's average monthly salary does the Workers’ Compensation Fund pay after the initial full coverage period?
In what scenario could an IAFF employee receive only the amount they are eligible for under Workers’ Compensation coverage?
In what scenario could an IAFF employee receive only the amount they are eligible for under Workers’ Compensation coverage?
What is the consequence if an IAFF employee has no accrued leave available after the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What is the consequence if an IAFF employee has no accrued leave available after the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What does an IAFF employee need to do if they want to receive a full paycheck after the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What does an IAFF employee need to do if they want to receive a full paycheck after the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have any leave available and chooses not to use accrued leave time after exhausting the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What happens if an IAFF employee does not have any leave available and chooses not to use accrued leave time after exhausting the initial 60 days of full coverage?
What is the main purpose of the Worker's Compensation Standard Operating Procedure?
What is the main purpose of the Worker's Compensation Standard Operating Procedure?
Who is responsible for the content, revision, and review of the Worker's Compensation instruction?
Who is responsible for the content, revision, and review of the Worker's Compensation instruction?
What must an accident produce in order to be defined as such under NRS?
What must an accident produce in order to be defined as such under NRS?
Which form is completed by both the employee and the initial treating physician involved in a workers' compensation claim?
Which form is completed by both the employee and the initial treating physician involved in a workers' compensation claim?
Which Nevada Revised Statutes are mentioned as sources of authority for workers' compensation claims?
Which Nevada Revised Statutes are mentioned as sources of authority for workers' compensation claims?
What is required for an event to be considered an 'accident' as per NRS definitions?
What is required for an event to be considered an 'accident' as per NRS definitions?
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