346-1 Lactation Accommodations Policy Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Lactation Accommodations policy?

To comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (correct)

To provide additional breaks for employees

To promote breastfeeding among employees

To reduce the number of employee absences

How long is the lactation accommodation policy in effect after the child's birth?

Two years

Three years

Six months

One year (correct)

Where is the designated lactation room located?

Fourth floor of headquarters

First floor of headquarters

Second floor of headquarters

Third floor of headquarters (correct)

What is the name of the act that amended Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Signup and view all the answers

How can members schedule the lactation room?

By using the Microsoft Outlook calendar Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the confirmation email from [email protected]?

To confirm the schedule of the lactation room Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the department regarding lactation accommodations?

Providing reasonable break time and an appropriate lactation location Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a supervisor in lactation accommodation?

To work with the member to schedule reasonable lactation periods Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'lactation break' as defined by the policy?

A reasonable period of time during the workday for expressing breast milk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a lactation location?

It must have a refrigerator Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred location of the lactation location?

In close proximity to the member's assigned work location Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for the policy regarding lactation accommodations?

Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C § 207(r) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for identifying an appropriate sanitary and private lactation location?

The necessary personnel within the element Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for implementing the lactation accommodations policy?

The Kansas City, MO Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do if they live and work within the division?

Go home instead of using a police facility Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Employee Wellness link on the Intranet?

To find instructions on scheduling the Wellness Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a lactation location?

To allow employees to express breast milk in private Signup and view all the answers

When should a member provide advance notice to their supervisor?

Whenever possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supervisor in identifying a lactation location?

To work with the necessary personnel to identify a lactation location Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lactation room in the Microsoft Outlook calendar?

Wellness Room, 3rd Floor, HQ Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if a member does not live in the division?

Their case will be handled on a case by case basis Signup and view all the answers

Who will a supervisor contact if they are unable to identify a convenient cold storage method?

The Benefits Section Supervisor in the Human Resources Division Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of members using lactation locations?

To ensure the location is left in a clean and sanitary condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of storing expressed milk in well-marked, secure containers?

To identify the owner of the milk Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the expressed milk is removed from the common cold storage facility at the end of the member's workday?

The member expressing milk Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible adjustment that a member can make to accommodate lactation needs?

Adjusting their work schedule Signup and view all the answers

Who adopted this policy?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Where is the policy distributed?

To all Department Personnel, and publicly available on the Internet and Intranet Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the policy?

To support members who are expressing milk at work Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supervisor in accommodating lactation needs?

To identify a convenient cold storage method Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lactation Accommodations Policy

The Kansas City, MO Police Department has a policy to provide reasonable break time for employees to express breast milk for their nursing child, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Policy Provisions

The department is committed to providing a reasonable time and an appropriate lactation location for employees to express breast milk during the workday, for up to one year after the child's birth.
The designated lactation room is the Wellness room located on the third floor of headquarters (HQ).
Members can reserve the lactation room using the Microsoft Outlook calendar, with the option to schedule weeks in advance.

Requests for Lactation Accommodation

Employees should provide adequate advance notice to their supervisor to schedule reasonable lactation times and discuss any relevant workload or scheduling issues.
Supervisors will work with employees to schedule reasonable and flexible lactation periods, identify an appropriate lactation location, and ensure a sanitary and private environment.
If possible, the lactation location should be in close proximity to the employee's assigned work location.
Members who live and work within the division may be allowed to go home instead of using a police facility.

Work Schedule and Storage

Employees may agree to adjust their work schedule to accommodate lactation needs, subject to operational needs.
Members are responsible for ensuring the lactation location is left in a clean and sanitary condition after each use.
Expressed milk should be stored in well-marked, secure containers in common cold storage facilities/areas and removed at the end of the workday.

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