818-11 duty related injuries

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What is the definition of Full-Duty Status for a sworn member?

When a medical condition temporarily restricts the performance of the duties and responsibilities of an assigned job classification

Leave with pay granted for absences related to a duty-related injury or occupational disease

Ability to perform assigned duties effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty

Ability to perform the full and unrestricted duties of a police officer effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty (correct)

Who has the final authority on which medical facility will be utilized for emergency treatment?

The Department’s designated medical provider

The Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Medical Control (EMT base station) (correct)

The Employee Benefits Unit

The injured member’s primary care physician

What is Injury Leave?

Leave with pay granted for absences related to a duty-related injury or occupational disease (correct)

Ability to perform the full and unrestricted duties of a police officer effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty

A medical condition that temporarily restricts the performance of the duties and responsibilities of an assigned job classification

Ability to perform assigned duties effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty

What is the definition of Limited-Duty Status?

When a medical condition temporarily restricts the performance of the duties and responsibilities of an assigned job classification Signup and view all the answers

Where can a member receive non-emergency medical treatment during office hours?

The Department’s designated medical provider Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to enter Injury Time (I)?

Only members of the Employee Benefits Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Injury Leave Pool Management?

To manage the leave for absences related to a duty-related injury or occupational disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for returning to Full-Duty Status?

The answer is not specified in the content Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to a member in the Injury Leave Pool?

The EBU Signup and view all the answers

What type of pay may a member in the Injury Leave Pool receive, in addition to base salary?

College incentive pay Signup and view all the answers

What determines the reassignment of a member upon returning to full-duty?

Existing staffing requirements and the member's education, training, and experience Signup and view all the answers

Why would a sworn member not carry a firearm on-duty upon returning to full-duty?

They did not qualify during the previous calendar year Signup and view all the answers

Who schedules members who must qualify prior to returning to full-duty?

The EBU Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a member assigned to the Injury Leave Pool be considered for disability retirement?

When they are medically evaluated to be permanently unable to perform full and unrestricted duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy on Injury Leave Pool management?

To provide a framework for managing members who are injured on-duty Signup and view all the answers

Where can a copy of the policy on Injury Leave Pool management be found?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do if they are physically able, after experiencing a duty-related injury?

Notify their immediate supervisor as soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

Who should ensure the injured member is transported to the appropriate authorized medical facility?

The responding supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do with their personal articles and Department-issued equipment after an injury?

Properly secure them Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified if a member requires hospitalization due to a duty-related injury?

The Employee Benefits Unit Commander Signup and view all the answers

What should a responding supervisor do with the injured member's personal property and Department-issued equipment?

Properly secure it Signup and view all the answers

When should a member notify their immediate supervisor after a duty-related injury?

As soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

Why should a member respond to the appropriate Department-authorized medical facility for examination and treatment?

When medical treatment is required or anticipated Signup and view all the answers

Who should notify the Communications Unit Supervisor if a member is injured or hospitalized due to a duty-related injury?

The responding supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who must certify a member's return-to-duty or limited-duty status after release from medical care?

Department-authorized physician Signup and view all the answers

What must a member submit to the EBU when not assigned to the Injury Leave Pool?

A physician or nurse practitioner’s note Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Interdepartment Communication, Form 191 P.D.?

To transfer a member to the Injury Leave Pool Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member is certified for limited-duty but refuses to accept the assignment?

They will be placed on sick leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of consecutive calendar days a member must be on injury leave to be transferred to the Injury Leave Pool?

28 days Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for forwarding a member's unit file to the Personnel Records Section?

The member's supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What must a member obtain from the Department-authorized physician when directed to do so by their supervisor or the EBU Commander?

A physician or nurse practitioner’s note Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do if they obtain authorization to return to full duty after normal business hours?

Contact the EBU Commander or the Human Resources Commander for approval Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with an Injury Report, Form 314 P.D., if the injury is minor and treatment is not required or declined by the member?

A notation should be made on the Injury Report Signup and view all the answers

Who determines when a member's physical condition prevents a return to full-duty status?

The Department-authorized physician and/or referral physician Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member takes time off due to a duty-related injury without medical authorization from a Department-authorized physician?

The time off is charged as sick leave Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for paying the medical bill if a member receives treatment from a physician or hospital not authorized by the Department?

The member Signup and view all the answers

What should a member do if they receive a medical bill from an authorized medical facility for a duty-related injury?

Forward the bill to the Employee Benefits Unit (EBU) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may the EBU Commander or Department-authorized physician refer a member to a specialist?

When the services of a specialist are required Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member sustains an injury that is related to a previous duty-related injury after being returned to duty?

The Department-authorized physician will determine whether further treatment is necessary Signup and view all the answers

Why may a member be referred to a physician or hospital by the EBU Commander or Department-authorized physician?

For a variety of reasons, including when a specialist is required or when a question or doubt exists as to whether the injury is compensable under the Missouri Workers' Compensation Law Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Full-Duty Status

A sworn member can perform full and unrestricted duties of a police officer effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty.
A non-sworn member can perform assigned duties effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty.

Injury Leave

Leave with pay granted for absences related to a duty-related injury or occupational disease.
Members will not receive other pay allowances or skill pay while on injury leave.
Members may receive college incentive pay, if authorized.

Department-Authorized Physicians and Medical Facilities

The Department's designated medical provider will provide treatment for non-emergency injuries during office hours.
Emergency treatment will be obtained at one of the following Department-authorized medical facilities:
- Research Medical Center
- Research Medical Center – Brookside Campus
- North Kansas City Hospital
- University Health
- St. Joseph Medical Center
The final authority on which facility will be utilized rests with the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department's Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Medical Control (EMT base station).

Procedures

Members of the Employee Benefits Unit (EBU) are authorized to enter Injury Time (I).
The EBU will be responsible for all administrative matters pertaining to the member.
Upon returning to full-duty, the member will be reassigned according to existing staffing requirements and the member's education, training, and experience.
Sworn members who did not qualify during the previous calendar year will not carry a firearm on-duty and will qualify prior to returning to full-duty.
The EBU will schedule the members who must qualify prior to returning to full-duty.
If a member is medically evaluated to be permanently unable to perform the full and unrestricted duties of a police officer from a duty-related injury, the member will be considered for disability retirement.

Overtime and Medical Treatment

Overtime will not be approved for any further medical treatment.
Members will obtain a physician or nurse practitioner's note from the Department-authorized physician, outlining date of treatment, diagnosis, and anticipated release from medical care.

Return to Duty

The Department-authorized physician must certify all return-to-duty or limited-duty status after release.
Members will obtain a physician or nurse practitioner's note, certifying a return to full-duty or a statement detailing any restriction or limited-duty status.
If certified for limited-duty, the member must accept the limited-duty assignment or be placed on sick leave.

Injury Leave Pool

A member will be transferred to the Injury Leave Pool when they have been on injury leave, or are anticipated to remain on injury leave in excess of twenty-eight consecutive calendar days.
The member's unit file will be forwarded to Personnel Records Section upon transfer to the Injury Leave Pool.

Reporting Injuries

Members will report duty-related injuries that occurred on-duty or while performing an official act off-duty, as soon as possible, regardless of severity.
Members will respond to the appropriate Department-authorized medical facility for examination and treatment as soon as practical when medical treatment is required or it is anticipated.
Members will notify their immediate supervisor, as soon as possible, of all pertinent facts relating to treatment, hospital admission, and release from medical care.

Responsibility of Supervisors

The responding supervisor will ensure the member is transported to the appropriate authorized medical facility for treatment.
The responding supervisor will notify the Communications Unit Supervisor any time a member is injured or hospitalized due to a duty-related injury.
The responding supervisor will ensure the member's personal property and Department-issued equipment are properly secured.
The responding supervisor will complete the Injury Report, Form 314 P.D., and email it to [email protected], prior to the end of shift.

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This quiz covers policies related to full-duty status and injury leave for police officers and non-sworn members.