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What is the first step in reporting a work-related accident or injury?
What is the first step in reporting a work-related accident or injury?
- Contact your direct supervisor (correct)
- Obtain a drug screen
- Submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR
- Complete the Medical Treatment Waiver Form
Who should you call to report an injury or illness?
Who should you call to report an injury or illness?
- The local police department
- Your direct supervisor only
- Compendium Services (correct)
- HR department directly
What must an employee complete if they decline medical treatment?
What must an employee complete if they decline medical treatment?
- Injury Incident Report
- Health Release Form
- Medical Treatment Waiver Form (correct)
- Drug Screen Form
What is the responsibility of the assigned Battalion Chief after an injury report?
What is the responsibility of the assigned Battalion Chief after an injury report?
What should be gathered after reporting a workplace injury?
What should be gathered after reporting a workplace injury?
If the Battalion Chief is not available, who should you contact next?
If the Battalion Chief is not available, who should you contact next?
Which entity administers the drug screen following a work-related injury?
Which entity administers the drug screen following a work-related injury?
What is the time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?
What is the time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?
What should a Battalion Chief do upon notification of an injury?
What should a Battalion Chief do upon notification of an injury?
If an employee is injured, who is primarily responsible for contacting Compendium Services?
If an employee is injured, who is primarily responsible for contacting Compendium Services?
What should an employee do within 24 hours after a work-related injury?
What should an employee do within 24 hours after a work-related injury?
How much salary is an employee compensated by SAF if unable to perform job duties?
How much salary is an employee compensated by SAF if unable to perform job duties?
How often must an injured employee contact their BC & HR?
How often must an injured employee contact their BC & HR?
What document must be signed by the treating physician for Return-to-Work status?
What document must be signed by the treating physician for Return-to-Work status?
What happens if an employee's absence is not reported as work-related?
What happens if an employee's absence is not reported as work-related?
What should be done with witness statements during an injury report?
What should be done with witness statements during an injury report?
What is required before an employee can return to full duty after an injury?
What is required before an employee can return to full duty after an injury?
Which phone number is for CompEndium?
Which phone number is for CompEndium?
What is NOT a responsibility of the employee during the Workers Compensation process?
What is NOT a responsibility of the employee during the Workers Compensation process?
What is the first step to take in case of a serious injury or illness?
What is the first step to take in case of a serious injury or illness?
Who is responsible for notifying the Fire Chief and HR after an injury?
Who is responsible for notifying the Fire Chief and HR after an injury?
What should be done if an employee reports an injury after their shift?
What should be done if an employee reports an injury after their shift?
What is the maximum time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?
What is the maximum time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?
If an employee is injured but does not want medical care, what action should be taken?
If an employee is injured but does not want medical care, what action should be taken?
Can an injured employee drive themselves to medical care?
Can an injured employee drive themselves to medical care?
Which service should be contacted for drug screening?
Which service should be contacted for drug screening?
What should you do if the injured employee is unavailable to contact Compendium Services?
What should you do if the injured employee is unavailable to contact Compendium Services?
What is the role of the Deputy Fire Chief in case of an injury?
What is the role of the Deputy Fire Chief in case of an injury?
Who should be contacted immediately for emergency medical response?
Who should be contacted immediately for emergency medical response?
Study Notes
General Steps for Reporting Work-related Accidents
- Contact direct supervisor, or next available person in the chain-of-command or HR directly if unavailable
- Call Compendium to report the injury/illness and follow guidance provided
- Complete the Medical Treatment Waiver Form if employee declines medical treatment
- Obtain a drug screen administered by Lowcountry Drug Screen
- Complete the STJFD Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report
- Gather witness statements
- Submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR within 24hrs or as soon as possible
Minor/Information-only Injury or Illness
- Notify an on-duty Battalion Chief, who will notify an Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief
- Report the injury to Compendium Services immediately at 877-709-2667
- Battalion Chief or HR shall contact Lowcountry Drug Screen at 843-747-3224
- Assigned Battalion Chief is responsible for completing and submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR
Emergency/Serious Injury or Illness
- Call 911 or contact dispatch to request EMS to respond to your location (if needed)
- Battalion Chief notifies an Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief
- AFC/DFC will notify the Fire Chief and HR
- Battalion Chief and injured employee (if possible) will contact Compendium Services as soon as possible at 877-709-2667
- Battalion Chief or HR shall contact Lowcountry Drug Screen at 843-747-3224
- On-duty Battalion Chief is responsible for completing and submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR
Frequently Asked Questions
- If an employee wants to report an injury/illness for documentation purposes and does not want medical care, complete the STJFD Work Injury Packet, including the Medical Treatment Waiver, and submit it to HR within 24hrs
- If an employee reports an injury/illness after the initial incident, notification must be made to HR and to Compendium to file the report
- Injured employee cannot drive themselves to medical treatment; Battalion Chief or designee must transport them
Additional Information
- When an employee is required to be out from work, they are assigned a State Accident Fund (SAF)/Compendium Case Management Nurse
- HR/Payroll completes WCC Form 20
- Injured employee is compensated by SAF for 66 2/3 of their salary, which can take up to 20 days to process
- Advise HR of any compensation changes throughout the process
- FMLA is administered after 3rd absence, if applicable
- Injured employee must contact their BC & HR at least once per week to provide updates and stay engaged with nurse case manager
- Fire Chief and HR determine Light Duty eligibility
- Return-to-Work Authorization (full or modified/light duty) must be signed by treating physician
- Concentra must evaluate and give final clearance
- After clearance by Concentra, employee will notify HR & BC of being released and intent to return to full duty
- Employees are responsible for benefit payments
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This quiz covers the general steps to report a work-related accident, including contacting supervisors, reporting to Compendium, and completing necessary forms. It's essential for employees and supervisors to know the procedures to follow in case of an accident.
