Order Book Article 11

Question 1

What standard must the Department adhere to in carrying out the requirements of Employee Maintenance?

Answer 1

HIPPA/PHI

Question 2

What services does the PFC provide to Uniformed Operational All-Hazards Personnel?

Answer 2

POD reviews; treatment and referrals, Physicals, Sick Call for Non-POD

Question 3

What services does the PFC provide to Uniformed Operational EMT’s and Paramedics?

Answer 3

Disability Compensation Reviews, Treatment and referrals for employment related injuries, Physicals

Question 4

What services does the PFC provide to Civilian Non-response personnel?

Answer 4

Disability compensation reviews, treatment and referrals for employment related injuries

Question 5

What is the address of the PFC?

Answer 5

On the grounds of Providence Hospital at 920 Varnum St NE Washington DC 20017

Question 6

What are the hours of operation for the PFC?

Answer 6

Open daily from 0700-2300 (except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)

Question 7

When is sick call for the PFC?

Answer 7

Between 0700-0830 Monday through Friday

Question 8

What happens to employees that report late for scheduled appointments?

Answer 8

Employees will not be seen and will be cited appropriately

Question 9

When can members report for afternoon sick call?

Answer 9

1300-1430 only with approval of the MSO or Clinic Liaison in his absence

Question 10

When shall Members notify their OIC of their current duty status?

Answer 10

Prior to leaving the PFC

Question 11

Who must be contacted to reschedule appointments at the PFC?

Answer 11

Clinic Liaison at the MSO 202-269-7509

Question 12

What are the two reasons appointments with the PFC may be rescheduled? What is required following the request?

Answer 12

Emergencies and unforeseen situations; Documentation supporting the request

Question 13

What happens when any Department personnel who is being carried on POD fails to report for a scheduled appointment? How long?

Answer 13

Carried on their Own SL until appointment is rescheduled or instructions of the PFC are followed

Question 14

Are members permitted to partake in outside employment while on SL or POD?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

What 3 things do annual physicals consist of at the PFC?

Answer 15

Lab Tests; Drug Tests; Physical Exam and personal interview

Question 16

How long must a member not take anything but water by mouth prior to a physical?

Answer 16

6 to 8 hours prior

Question 17

What happens when an employee is unable to produce a second sample for urinalysis?

Answer 17

deemed “Refusal to Test” and shall be considered grounds for disciplinary actions up to and including termination

Question 18

When shall members schedule their annual physical?

Answer 18

Within 2 months PRIOR to the month in which their examinations is to occur

Question 19

Who should be notified when members schedule their physical examinations? Who shall it be reported to?

Answer 19

Company Officer or Supervisor….They shall report the same to their BFC

Question 20

Who does the MSO forward a list of personnel whom failed to complete their physical to and how often?

Answer 20

Appropriate AFC and Quarterly

Question 21

How are members reimbursed for the time partaking in their physical exams off-duty?

Answer 21

Hour for Hour, In Comp Time

Question 22

In no case shall a rescheduled appointment occur later than ____ from the original appointment date.

Answer 22

30 days

Question 23

Are members on SL/Limited Duty Status still required to take an Annual Physical?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

In order to maintain confidentiality of an employee’s personal Medical records, how shall all Medical Bills, Forms, and Special Reports pertaining to illness/injury be handled?

Answer 24

Sealed in an envelope addressed to the MSO and marked as “Protected Information”

Question 25

What Form shall PHI be submitted on? Shall PHI be entered into the Company Journal?

Answer 25

Form 44 and No PHI in Company Journal

Question 26

What is Form 44.4 Safety used for?

Answer 26

Injury Reporting to be completed and forwarded by the Company Officer within 24 hours

Question 27

What transmissions shall occur when a member suffers an injury in POD?

Answer 27

Radio request for Transport Unit Only; Contact the FLO/ELO via telephone with Name of injured, unit, extent of injury/illness

Question 28

Who does the FLO notify when a member is injured or ill in POD?

Answer 28

DFC-Ops

Question 29

Who must the Company Officer notify of a POD Injury? What will they do?

Answer 29

SAFO; if significant injury, involves the use of equipment, PPE, or stems from violation of department policy report to the scene and conduct an interview with any injured members and witnesses

Question 30

If the period of SL is 30 minutes or more; how much SL should be charged?

Answer 30

One Hour or Equivalent

Question 31

How much SL is earned for All-Hazards Uniformed employees in the Ops Division? What will be earned in other divisions?

Answer 31

4.5 Hours per pay period; 4 hours per pay period

Question 32

What form can be used to request SL for dental or optical appointments and must be submitted in advance?

Answer 32

SF-71

Question 33

Can a member be granted SL for a FAMILY MEMBER?

Answer 33

YES; immediate family member that has a contagious disease and requires the care of the employee

Question 34

Can SL be charged in advanced without approval?

Answer 34

No. SL can only be charged to an accrued balance and cannot be charged in advance without approval

Question 35

What must be submitted for consideration of Advanced SL?

Answer 35

DC Standard Form 1199; FEMS Form 11.4; Special Report

Question 36

What is the max hours of Advanced SL allowable for Uniformed All-Hazards Employees? Other Divisions?

Answer 36

Not to exceed 288 Hours; 240 Hours

Question 37

What Form can be submitted to substitute SL as Annual Leave?

Answer 37

Form 11.5; can only submitted for the current pay period

Question 38

What are the 4 reasons members should have a Fitness for Duty Physical?

Answer 38

1. Prior to appointment 2. Periodic Basis 3. Question about an Employees continued capacity 4. Not in a Full Duty Status for 30 days or more