SERVICE CONNECTED AND NON-SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITIES PROCEDURE 18 (2)

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According to the text, who is responsible for entering all information received into the Officers Log?

The sick clerk

The personnel office

The company officer (correct)

The commanding officer

What information should be printed on the front of the sick slip?

The member's rank, full name, company number, and payroll number (correct)

The member's rank, full name, and platoon

The member's rank, full name, and unit

The member's rank, full name, and payroll number

Who is responsible for notifying the Deputy Chief when a member of the Fire Department has been admitted to a hospital?

The commanding officer

The company officer (correct)

The sick clerk

The personnel office

According to the text, who will determine if visitation for a particular member is in order?

The Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what will the Battalion Chief do if a member is not found at home during visitation?

Notify the Deputy Chief Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how can a member appeal a determination of non-service connection?

By requesting an administrative hearing Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for making a complete investigation into the cause of an injury requiring hospitalization?

The Fire Marshall on duty Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should injured members requiring emergency non-life threatening medical treatment be sent to a medical facility?

They should be sent immediately to their closest city contracted medical facility Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should be notified if a member is admitted to a hospital other than a city contracted medical facility?

The Division Deputy Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which officers will be responsible for keeping records of illness incurred by company members?

Company Officers Signup and view all the answers

How many illnesses within a twelve-month period will trigger a discussion on the abuse of sick leave and the member’s duties and responsibilities?

Four (4) Signup and view all the answers

When can the Company Officer and the Battalion Chief recommend that a member not be placed on the Usage Review List?

If the member's illness is supported by appropriate medical documentation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many hours of sick leave can a member accrue each year without restriction?

1890 hours Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, if an employee surpasses 1890 hours of sick leave in a calendar year and uses more than 8 days, what happens?

The employee accrues no additional sick time Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can a member convert sick leave to vacation?

Between December 15 and January 15 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, injured members receiving Regulation 32 benefits can seek treatment from any physician after how many days of treatment by City designated physicians?

90 days Signup and view all the answers

What information must members provide to the Personnel Office if they choose to seek treatment from a physician outside the City designated physicians?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for members seeking outside treatment under the Workers’ Compensation Act?

Receiving compensation as noted below Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who can receive compensation for seeking outside treatment?

Injured members receiving Regulation 32 benefits Signup and view all the answers

What type of physicians can injured members seek treatment from after 90 days of treatment by City designated physicians?

Any licensed physician Signup and view all the answers