22 Questions
What is a member required to report to a supervisor?
An incident involving a member who exhibits symptoms that could affect their ability to perform their job.
What is the first step a supervisor/commander takes when a member exhibits symptoms that could affect their job performance?
Evaluate the situation and potentially place the member on limited duty or sick leave.
What happens after the HRD reviews the memorandum?
The Chief of Police is notified and approves the request.
What is the consequence of a member's failure to comply with an order to submit to a fitness-for-duty examination?
The member is disciplined for policy violations and uses their own exception time.
Who recommends the tests, evaluations, and/or treatments for mandatory medical examinations?
The department's authorized physician.
What determines the specific medical examinations or procedures required for a member?
The member's job assignment.
Who approves the request for a fitness-for-duty examination?
The Chief of Police.
What happens after the Chief of Police approves the request for a fitness-for-duty examination?
The HRD notifies the member to report for the examination.
What is the primary concern of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department regarding its employees?
Physical and mental health
Under what circumstances may a member be required to submit to a fitness-for-duty examination?
When there is objective evidence that the member may not be fit for duty
Who is authorized to conduct a fitness-for-duty examination?
A department authorized physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or other medical provider
What is the purpose of a fitness-for-duty examination?
To determine the ability of a member to perform the essential functions of the position or poses a danger to themselves or others
What is the reference policy for the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
PPBM 345
What is the policy series that covers Member's Health?
Policy Series 800
What is the purpose of determining whether a member poses a danger to themselves or others?
To ensure the safety of the member and others
What is the relationship between a fitness-for-duty examination and reasonable accommodations?
A fitness-for-duty examination determines the ability of a member to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Who is responsible for scheduling medical examinations for members employed in designated positions?
The Employee Benefits Unit
What is the procedure for requesting to reschedule a mandatory medical examination?
Make a telephone call to the Employee Benefits Unit
What is the purpose of mandatory medical examinations, tests, and/or immunizations?
To determine employee fitness for duty
Who is responsible for maintaining the records of medical examinations, tests, and/or immunizations?
The Employee Benefits Unit
Who adopted the policy on mandatory medical examinations, tests, and/or immunizations?
The Board of Police Commissioners
Where will the policy on mandatory medical examinations, tests, and/or immunizations be distributed?
To the Public and Department Personnel
Study Notes
Policy Series 800: Member's Health
- The Kansas City Missouri Police Department prioritizes the physical and mental health of its employees.
- The department has a policy for physical and psychological examinations to ensure employees' fitness for duty.
Fitness-for-Duty Examinations
- Employees may be required to undergo a fitness-for-duty examination by a department-authorized physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical provider.
- The examination is necessary when there is objective evidence that raises concerns about an employee's ability to perform their job or poses a danger to themselves or others.
Purpose of Fitness-for-Duty Examination
- To determine an employee's ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
- To determine if an employee is suffering from a physical or mental condition that poses a direct threat to themselves or others.
Procedure for Fitness-for-Duty Examinations
- Employees must report any incidents involving symptoms that could affect their job performance or pose a threat to themselves or others.
- Supervisors/commanders will evaluate the situation and may place the employee on limited duty or sick leave.
- Supervisors/commanders will submit a memorandum to the Human Resources Division (HRD) with objective facts and circumstances for the request of a fitness-for-duty examination.
HRD Review and Approval
- The HRD will review the memorandum and provide a recommendation to the Chief of Police.
- Upon approval, the employee will receive written notification to report for a psychological/psychiatric/medical examination.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Failure to comply with an order to submit for a fitness-for-duty examination may result in the employee using their own exception time during noncompliance.
- Non-compliance may lead to discipline for applicable policy violations.
Mandatory Medical Examinations
- Mandatory medical examinations or medical procedures will consist of tests, evaluations, and/or treatments recommended by the department's authorized physician and approved by the department.
- Mandatory medical examinations will be required for members employed in designated positions.
- The Employee Benefits Unit will schedule and notify employees of mandatory medical examinations.
This quiz is based on the Kansas City Police Department's policy on physical and psychological examinations for its members, including references to the American with Disabilities Act.
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