10.5 EAP Flashcards
(38 cards)
Commanders and supervisors (shall/should/may) contact MBC to receive advice on how to handle or approach a troubled employee; however, any resulting employee involvement with the EAP is voluntary.
May
T/F
Employees or their family members may contact MBC directly.
True
T/F
Sick leave may be utilized by employees attending EAP sessions if properly documented by a STD 634 (Absence and Additional Time Worked Report) using established procedures for a medical appointment.
If the employee wishes to maintain confidentiality, any absence may be covered by:
True
vacation or other leave credits.
Exceptions are when MBC is required by law to release information under the following circumstances:
(1) When records are lawfully subpoenaed. (2) When the individual expresses a desire to harm him or herself or another person.
(3) If child or elder abuse is suspected.
(4) If the individual confesses to a crime.
T/F
A critical incident is any event, on duty or job-related off duty, involving actual or threatened death or serious injury, which has the potential to create a sense of fear, helplessness, horror, or general distress.
True
A PSO/PSPSD/PSA cannot be found insubordinate for failure to divulge information obtained as a PSO/PSPSD/PSA under any administrative investigation of employee misconduct other than for:
illegal activities.
The chairperson of the peer support program advisory committee shall assign new individuals to the Peer Support Officer, Communications supervisor, and Area commander positions so that no one individual serves longer than:
in those positions.
two consecutive years
The Committee shall meet on an:
to review the policy and procedures of the PSP and may meet more frequently if deemed necessary by the Chairperson.
as-needed basis
A commander may request the services of a PSO/PSPSD/PSA under the following circumstances:
(a) When an employee has been involved in a critical incident and, in the opinion of the commander, peer support would be appropriate.
(b) When a counselor has been requested to provide a group debriefing following a critical incident.
T/F
The integrity of the Program is essential to its effectiveness. Any rumor of a breach of confidentiality or other inappropriate activity by a PSO, PSPSD, or PSA shall be sufficient cause for that individual to be removed from the Program.
True
PSOs/PSPSDs shall receive (time) of initial training, and (time) of annual update training.
32 hours
16 hours
T/F
The responding PSO/PSPSD/PSA should be of an equal or lower rank/classification than the involved employee.
False, equal or higher
T/F
If a state vehicle is not available or is impractical, the PSO/PSPSD/PSA’s commander shall approve reimbursement for the use of a private vehicle.
True
Beat Code:
Overtime Duty Code:
PSOs shall enter in the Notes section:
839
20
“Peer Support Activity” and “RDO” if overtime was worked on a regular day off.
T/F
Peer support activities not initiated by an employee’s commander are strictly voluntary and are to be conducted on the PSO’s own time. The use of state time is not authorized for responding to requests for service which have not been initiated by a commander of an employee involved in a critical incident. Time spent on peer support activities not initiated by a commander will not be reported on the CHP 415. Such activities shall not interfere with any regular work obligations.
True
T/F
The substance abuse policy does not exempt employees from responsibility for meeting job performance standards and abiding by established laws and regulations, nor does it relieve management and supervisors of their responsibility of monitoring employee performance.
True
the (Department/employee) is responsible for the cost of treatment services which are not covered by the Employee Assistance Program or personal health plans.
Employee
T/F
Use of accumulated sick leave credits shall not be authorized for any employee receiving substance abuse treatment, even when provided under the supervision of a licensed health care specialist.
False, sick leave credits may be authorized
The ESAP will continue to support an employee’s recovery efforts for:
as long as the employee indicates such support is desired.
T/F
The licensed or ordained, priest, rabbi, minister or clergy representative of a religious organization who within the course of the discipline or practice, is authorized or hears confidential communications has a duty and a privilege under Evidence Code Sections 1032 and 1034, to keep such communications secret.
True
T/F
A CHP chaplain is bound to maintain secrecy in regards to information obtained from a penitent.
The only expecting is:
True
If the chaplain believes the person is an immediate danger to himself or someone else.
T/F
Requests for the services of an Associate CHP Chaplain shall be made through:
the CHP Chaplain.
T/F
Overtime for the chaplaincy program should be utilized with supervisory approval and in accordance with the Bargaining Unit 5 contract.
True
T/F
The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was developed to provide assistance to the assigned command of any California Highway Patrol employee who is killed or seriously injured in the line-of-duty. The CIRT services may not be requested when an employee death or serious injury occurs off duty.
True
False, The CIRT services MAY be requested when an employee death or serious injury occurs off duty if the event has a significant impact on a command’s personnel.
