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What is the first step in the general process for reporting a work-related injury?
What is the first step in the general process for reporting a work-related injury?
Who should an injured employee contact if their direct supervisor is not available?
Who should an injured employee contact if their direct supervisor is not available?
What form must be completed if an employee declines medical treatment?
What form must be completed if an employee declines medical treatment?
Which service is responsible for administering a drug screen for the injured employee?
Which service is responsible for administering a drug screen for the injured employee?
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Who is responsible for gathering witness statements after a work-related injury?
Who is responsible for gathering witness statements after a work-related injury?
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What should be done if an injury occurs during after-hours or weekends?
What should be done if an injury occurs during after-hours or weekends?
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Within what time frame must the Work-Injury Reporting Packet be submitted to HR?
Within what time frame must the Work-Injury Reporting Packet be submitted to HR?
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What number should the Battalion Chief and injured employee call to report a minor injury?
What number should the Battalion Chief and injured employee call to report a minor injury?
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Who is responsible for notifying the Assistant Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief when there is an emergency or serious injury?
Who is responsible for notifying the Assistant Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief when there is an emergency or serious injury?
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What is the correct phone number to contact Compendium Services?
What is the correct phone number to contact Compendium Services?
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Who should submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR within 24 hours?
Who should submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR within 24 hours?
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What should be done if an injured or sick employee needs further medical treatment and is able to drive themselves?
What should be done if an injured or sick employee needs further medical treatment and is able to drive themselves?
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If an injury is reported only for documentation and no medical care is needed, what should be included in the submission to HR?
If an injury is reported only for documentation and no medical care is needed, what should be included in the submission to HR?
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Which action is incorrect if an employee reports an injury after their shift has ended?
Which action is incorrect if an employee reports an injury after their shift has ended?
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Who should be contacted for a drug screen if a work-related injury occurs?
Who should be contacted for a drug screen if a work-related injury occurs?
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What is the first step to take if there is an emergency or serious injury or illness?
What is the first step to take if there is an emergency or serious injury or illness?
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What form does HR/Payroll complete when an employee is required to be out from work?
What form does HR/Payroll complete when an employee is required to be out from work?
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How often must an injured employee contact their BC & HR?
How often must an injured employee contact their BC & HR?
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Who evaluates and gives final clearance for return-to-work authorization?
Who evaluates and gives final clearance for return-to-work authorization?
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What percentage of the salary is compensated by SAF if the authorized physician feels the employee is unable to perform job duties?
What percentage of the salary is compensated by SAF if the authorized physician feels the employee is unable to perform job duties?
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What must be done if an employee wishes to refuse medical treatment?
What must be done if an employee wishes to refuse medical treatment?
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Who determines the light duty eligibility for an employee?
Who determines the light duty eligibility for an employee?
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What action must be taken within 24 hours of a work-related injury or illness?
What action must be taken within 24 hours of a work-related injury or illness?
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After Concentra clearance, who must the employee notify about their release and intent to return to full duty?
After Concentra clearance, who must the employee notify about their release and intent to return to full duty?
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Which document should be completed by a supervisor in the event of an accident?
Which document should be completed by a supervisor in the event of an accident?
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Study Notes
General Steps for Reporting Work-related Accidents, Injuries, & Illnesses
- Contact direct supervisor or next in chain-of-command or HR if unavailable
- Call Compendium to report injury/illness and follow guidance
- Complete Medical Treatment Waiver Form if employee declines medical treatment
- Obtain a drug screen administered by Lowcountry Drug Screen
- Complete STJFD Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report
- Gather witness statements
- Submit Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR within 24hrs or as soon as possible
Reporting Guidance for Minor/Information-only Injury or Illness
- Notify on-duty Battalion Chief, who then notifies Assistant Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief
- Battalion Chief and injured employee call Compendium Services to report injury and follow guidance
- Battalion Chief or HR contacts Lowcountry Drug Screen
- Assigned Battalion Chief responsible for completing and submitting Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR
Reporting Guidance for Emergency/Serious Injury or Illness
- Call 911 or contact dispatch to request EMS response if needed
- Battalion Chief notifies Assistant Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief, who then notifies Fire Chief and HR
- Battalion Chief and injured employee (if possible) contact Compendium Services as soon as possible
- Battalion Chief or HR contacts Lowcountry Drug Screen
- On-duty Battalion Chief responsible for completing and submitting Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR
Frequently Asked Questions
- If employee wants to report injury/illness for documentation purposes and declines medical care, complete STJFD Work Injury Packet and submit to HR within 24hrs
- If employee reports injury/illness after initial incident, notify HR and Compendium, and follow guidance
- Injured/sick employee cannot transport themselves to medical treatment; Battalion Chief or designee must transport them
Additional Information
- When 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
- If authorized physician feels employee is unable to perform job duties, employee is compensated by SAF for 66 2/3 of their salary
- Advise HR of any compensation changes throughout the process
- FMLA administered after 3rd absence, if applicable
- Injured employee must contact 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, employee notifies HR & BC of release and intent to return to full duty, and completes Re-Entry Requirements & Procedures
- Employees are responsible for benefit payments
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Learn the steps to report work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Understand the importance of notifying supervisors and HR, and completing necessary forms.
