Duty Related Injuries

Question 1

Definition: Hospital or other medical facility authorized to provide treatment for duty-related injuries.

Answer 1

Department-Authorized Medical Facility

Question 2

Definition: A physician or medical group authorized to provide treatment for a duty-related injury and approved to perform physical examinations and tests.

Answer 2

Department-Authorized Physician

Question 3

Definition: An injury or accident arising out of and in the course of on-duty employment or which is determined to be appropriate police action while off-duty.

Answer 3

Duty-Related Injury

Question 4

Definition: (Sworn Member) - the ability to perform the full and unrestricted duties of a police officer effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty.

Answer 4

Full-Duty Status

Question 5

Definition: (Non-Sworn Member) - ability to perform assigned duties effectively and safely for an entire tour of duty

Answer 5

Full-Duty Status (same as sworn)

Question 6

Definition: Leave with pay granted for absences related to a duty-related injury or occupational disease.

Answer 6

Injury Leave

Question 7

Definition: When a medical condition temporarily restricts the performance of the duties and responsibilities of an assigned job classification.

Answer 7

Limited-Duty Status

Question 8

Name the five (5) designated, Department-Authorized Medical Facilities.

Answer 8

Research, Research Brookside Campus, North Kansas City, Truman Medical Center West, and St. Joseph Medical Center

Question 9

What report should be completed by the supervisor if an officer has a duty-related injury?

Answer 9

Ensure Injury Report, Form 314 P.D.

Question 10

True/False: While off on injury days, the officer will continue to accrue vacation and sick time.

Answer 10

True