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What is the primary purpose of evaluation examinations conducted by the City?
What is the primary purpose of evaluation examinations conducted by the City?
- To monitor employee attendance
- To determine an employee’s ability to perform work in their classification (correct)
- To evaluate employee performance metrics
- To assess an employee's mental health status
Who is responsible for scheduling the pre-employment medical examinations?
Who is responsible for scheduling the pre-employment medical examinations?
- City Human Resources Department (correct)
- The employees themselves
- Department Heads
- The Chief of Police
Under what conditions are disability retirement examinations scheduled?
Under what conditions are disability retirement examinations scheduled?
- Automatically after a certain tenure
- At the discretion of the employee
- Upon request from the pension board or appropriate authority (correct)
- Only if the employee requests it
What type of specialists are the medical services required by the City for OPD employees scheduled with?
What type of specialists are the medical services required by the City for OPD employees scheduled with?
What must an OPD supervisor do if they suspect an employee is unfit for duty?
What must an OPD supervisor do if they suspect an employee is unfit for duty?
What is included in the appointment notification for employment examinations?
What is included in the appointment notification for employment examinations?
Which evaluation is specifically mentioned as being for assessing exposure to contagious diseases?
Which evaluation is specifically mentioned as being for assessing exposure to contagious diseases?
What kind of examinations can be authorized by the Chief of Police?
What kind of examinations can be authorized by the Chief of Police?
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Pre-Employment Examinations
Pre-Employment Examinations
Comprehensive medical examinations are scheduled for all candidates prior to employment as sworn officers.
Evaluation Examinations
Evaluation Examinations
Examinations ordered by the City HR to assess an employee's fitness for duty.
Fit for Duty Evaluations
Fit for Duty Evaluations
These examinations are authorized by the Chief of Police and requested through City HR.
Reporting Concerns
Reporting Concerns
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Occupational Health Specialists
Occupational Health Specialists
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City Provided Medical Services
City Provided Medical Services
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Disability Retirement Examinations
Disability Retirement Examinations
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Special Medical Examinations
Special Medical Examinations
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Study Notes
Omaha Police Department (OPD) Medical Examinations Policy
- OPD and City of Omaha provide physical, medical, and psychiatric examinations as needed for employees.
- Examinations include: pre-employment, disability retirement, evaluations, injury on duty (IOD), exposure to contagious diseases, and environmental duty-connected injuries.
- Medical services are scheduled with occupational health physicians.
Pre-employment Medical Examinations
- Scheduled by City Human Resources (HR) before hiring sworn employees.
- Candidates receive notification of time, location, and type of examination (physical and/or psychiatric).
Disability Retirement or Special Medical Examinations
- Scheduled by City HR upon request by pension boards, department heads, or the City HR Director.
- Employees receive appointment notifications.
Evaluation Examinations
- Used to assess employee ability to perform job duties.
- May be for general health; "fit for duty" evaluations.
- Scheduled at the request of department/division heads through City HR.
- OPD Supervisor concerns about employee's ability to perform duties are reported to the Chief of Police via inter-office communication.
- Chief of Police decides if an evaluation examination is needed.
- If authorized, City HR handles the examination process and communicates with the Chief or designee.
Injury on Duty (IOD) and Environmental Duty-Connected Evaluations
- Employees report work-related injuries, illnesses, infectious disease exposures, or suspected environmental injuries/illnesses immediately, and by the shift’s end.
- Supervisors assist if needed.
- Specific reporting and procedure information is detailed in the OPD “Medical Services – Injury On Duty (IOD) - Sworn and Non-Sworn” policy.
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This quiz covers the Omaha Police Department's policies regarding medical examinations for employees, including pre-employment and disability retirement evaluations. It details the types of examinations provided, the scheduling process, and the role of City Human Resources. Test your knowledge on the procedures and requirements for employee health assessments.
