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Who is empowered to enforce the rules and regulations concerning sick leave?
Who is empowered to enforce the rules and regulations concerning sick leave?
- The Health Management Division (HMD) (correct)
- The Commissioner or designee
- The uniformed members
- The Commanding Officers of facilities and divisions
What action can the HMD take against employees who violate Department rules and regulations concerning sick leave?
What action can the HMD take against employees who violate Department rules and regulations concerning sick leave?
- Enforce disciplinary action (correct)
- Recommend disciplinary action to Commanding Officers
- Authorize and dispatch medical professionals
- Amend the rules and regulations
Who can recommend disciplinary action to the Commanding Officers for employees who violate sick leave rules and regulations?
Who can recommend disciplinary action to the Commanding Officers for employees who violate sick leave rules and regulations?
- The uniformed members
- The medical professionals
- The Health Management Division (HMD) (correct)
- The Commissioner or designee
Whose decisions concerning the medical and/or psychiatric conditions or limitations of all employees are final?
Whose decisions concerning the medical and/or psychiatric conditions or limitations of all employees are final?
What can the HMD authorize and dispatch to the residence of a uniformed member to evaluate a medical and/or psychiatric condition?
What can the HMD authorize and dispatch to the residence of a uniformed member to evaluate a medical and/or psychiatric condition?
Who is authorized to amend the final decisions concerning medical and/or psychiatric conditions or limitations of all employees?
Who is authorized to amend the final decisions concerning medical and/or psychiatric conditions or limitations of all employees?
What information is required when reporting sick for members of the uniformed force?
What information is required when reporting sick for members of the uniformed force?
What are the consequences for failure to submit medical documentation and fraudulent documentation?
What are the consequences for failure to submit medical documentation and fraudulent documentation?
When are members placed on indefinite sick leave?
When are members placed on indefinite sick leave?
Who transcribes sick report information and notifies the institution or division of sick members?
Who transcribes sick report information and notifies the institution or division of sick members?
What are the notification requirements for major illnesses, new pregnancies, and infectious/communicable diseases?
What are the notification requirements for major illnesses, new pregnancies, and infectious/communicable diseases?
What is the role of HMD in determining medical leave duration, return to duty date, and assignment?
What is the role of HMD in determining medical leave duration, return to duty date, and assignment?
What is required in the written statement for sick leave?
What is required in the written statement for sick leave?
What action may result from repeated lateness for appointments?
What action may result from repeated lateness for appointments?
Who adjudicates applications for sick leave?
Who adjudicates applications for sick leave?
Where should completed Medical Documentation forms be presented?
Where should completed Medical Documentation forms be presented?
What happens when members become ill while on vacation?
What happens when members become ill while on vacation?
Who is allowed to escort ill or injured employees at HMD?
Who is allowed to escort ill or injured employees at HMD?
What are members on sick leave responsible for regarding their sick day count?
What are members on sick leave responsible for regarding their sick day count?
What is required for appointments at HMD?
What is required for appointments at HMD?
Under what condition are members not confined to their residence for the first eight days they report sick in a year?
Under what condition are members not confined to their residence for the first eight days they report sick in a year?
What may result from fraudulent documentation submission?
What may result from fraudulent documentation submission?
When are out-of-residence recreation hours granted to members on sick leave?
When are out-of-residence recreation hours granted to members on sick leave?
Under what circumstances may HMD place a sick member on restricted duty?
Under what circumstances may HMD place a sick member on restricted duty?
When must uniformed force members submit documentation of out-of-residence activity?
When must uniformed force members submit documentation of out-of-residence activity?
What is the consequence of late submission of hospital admissions and discharges documentation to the HMO Sick Desk?
What is the consequence of late submission of hospital admissions and discharges documentation to the HMO Sick Desk?
When are members on sick leave granted recreation hours not required to notify the sick desk when leaving or returning?
When are members on sick leave granted recreation hours not required to notify the sick desk when leaving or returning?
Who must requests to modify or extend out-of-residence hours be submitted to?
Who must requests to modify or extend out-of-residence hours be submitted to?
When should members on sick leave who become ill while on vacation seek approval before returning to duty?
When should members on sick leave who become ill while on vacation seek approval before returning to duty?
What is required for late attendance for scheduled HMO appointments?
What is required for late attendance for scheduled HMO appointments?
What is the required notice period for requesting changes to sick leave?
What is the required notice period for requesting changes to sick leave?
What action may result from failure to comply with sick leave regulations?
What action may result from failure to comply with sick leave regulations?
What is the time frame for submitting documentation of out-of-residence activity?
What is the time frame for submitting documentation of out-of-residence activity?
What could happen if a member submits fraudulent documents related to therapy or doctor visits?
What could happen if a member submits fraudulent documents related to therapy or doctor visits?
In what situation will HMO address individual requests for additional time out-of-residence?
In what situation will HMO address individual requests for additional time out-of-residence?
When must members report hospital admissions and discharges to the HMO Sick Desk?
When must members report hospital admissions and discharges to the HMO Sick Desk?
Study Notes
Sick Leave Regulations for Members of the Uniformed Force
- Sick leave is issued in 30-day blocks and changes require a written request 72 hours in advance
- Uniformed force members must submit documentation of out-of-residence activity within 48 hours
- Failure to comply with sick leave regulations may result in disciplinary action, including termination
- Submission of fraudulent documents related to therapy or doctor visits may lead to termination and possible prosecution
- HMO will not address individual requests for additional time out-of-residence, except in emergencies
- Recreation hours may be adjusted based on scheduled activities
- Members on sick leave granted recreation hours are not required to notify the sick desk when leaving or returning
- Injured members without a definite return to duty date may apply for additional time out-of-residence
- Requests to modify or extend out-of-residence hours must be submitted in writing to the Commanding Officer of HMO
- Members must report hospital admissions and discharges to the HMO Sick Desk and submit documentation within 48 hours
- Members reporting sick for more than two days require approval from HMO before returning to duty
- Late for scheduled HMO appointments require submission of an "Employee's Late Report" to the Commanding Officer of HMO
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Test your knowledge of sick leave regulations for members of the uniformed force with this quiz. Explore important rules and requirements regarding documentation, appointments, out-of-residence activity, and disciplinary actions.
