42 Questions
What should an employee do upon learning of a colleague's death according to the policy?
Refrain from sharing any information until proper notification is done
Who should be the first to inform the family or survivors of an employee's death?
A Sheriff representative
What is emphasized in the policy regarding communications for notifications?
Restricted to the telephone whenever possible
When can the name of a deceased deputy be released to the media?
After notifying the immediate family/survivors
Who should be responsible for providing assistance to agency personnel and their families following serious injuries or line of duty deaths?
Agency Chaplain
What must occur shortly after or coincidental with normal command staff notifications upon a confirmation of death?
Make a death notification to the immediate family/survivors
Who has the authority to put certain parts of the policy into effect for cases of natural death of an employee?
Sheriff
What is the role of the Employee Assistance Program in this policy?
Assisting agency personnel and their families after serious injuries or deaths
What should the demeanor of the notifying deputy be during a death notification?
Professional, compassionate, and businesslike
How should the notifying deputy relay information about an employee's death?
Using words like 'died' and 'dead' to communicate clearly
When making a death notification, where should the notifying deputy avoid conducting it?
At the family's doorstep
Why is it important for the notifying deputy to use the employee's name during a death notification?
To personalize the communication and show respect
What action should the notifying deputy take once inside the family's home for a death notification?
Gather everyone in the home and ask them to sit down
How should the notifying deputy convey information if the employee has passed away?
Use direct and clear terms like 'died'
What should the demeanor of the notifying deputy never be during a death notification?
Matter-of-fact and casual
Why should the notifying deputy avoid conveying false hope to the family during a death notification?
To prevent unnecessary emotional pain later
What is the recommended mode of transportation for the family in case of a hospital visit?
Via a law enforcement vehicle
Who should the affected Captain, Lieutenant, or Shift Leader notify at the hospital when the family is enroute?
The senior ranking deputy
What responsibility does the hospital liaison deputy have?
Coordinate the arrival of immediate family, survivors, law enforcement officials, the media, and others
In case of serious resistance, what should a deputy do if the family insists on driving themselves to the hospital?
Accompany them in the family vehicle
What should the affected Captain, Lieutenant, or Shift Leader do if the opportunity arises to get the family to the hospital before the demise of the employee?
Make the necessary arrangements without delay
What reactions may the family exhibit according to the text?
Physical violence and fainting
What does the text not recommend regarding the family's transportation to the hospital?
Driving themselves
What happens when the first ranking deputy arrives at the hospital?
Becomes the hospital liaison deputy
What information should medical personnel communicate first regarding an employee's condition?
Condition updates to the family
Why is it essential for the hospital liaison deputy to contact the hospital later during normal business hours?
To ensure proper billing and not send bills to the family's address
What should those present at the hospital avoid when interacting with the immediate family or survivors?
Being overly protective of the family
Why should the family not receive any medical bills at their residence address?
To maintain patient confidentiality
What should be arranged for the immediate family/survivors and others returning from the hospital?
Transportation back to their residence
Why might the family be allowed to visit a critically injured deputy prior to death?
To say final goodbyes according to the hospital policy
What should medical personnel make the family aware of before visiting a trauma patient at the hospital?
Hospital policies regarding visiting trauma patients
Why is it mentioned that all billing for medical services shall be directed to the agency?
To ensure correct and efficient billing procedures
What should be avoided when interacting with the family of the deceased employee according to the text?
Making idle promises
Who ensures that a support person is present when the family is arranging assistance at the hospital?
The Lieutenant
What is the responsibility of the funeral liaison according to the text?
Assisting the family in addressing funeral concerns
Who is responsible for coordinating benefits to the family or survivor according to the text?
Risk Management
In what circumstances may the agency provide funeral services for a non-line-of-duty death involving an employee according to the text?
At the family's request
When should medication for sedation be suggested to a family member according to the text?
At the request of that individual
On what basis are funeral decisions supposed to be made according to the text?
By the funeral liaison
What resource is responsible for ensuring assistance to the family is arranged when they are at the hospital?
The Lieutenant
What is specifically highlighted as perfectly understandable according to the text?
Expression of raw emotion
When is it mentioned that the agency may provide services for the funeral ceremony?
At the Sheriff's discretion and family's request
Test your knowledge on the notification policy for natural death cases within the Sheriff department, including procedures for communicating with family/survivors and handling information disclosure. Be prepared to answer questions about proper notification protocols and communication restrictions.
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