History
The year Kansas pass the Workers Compensation Act.
1911
Who should supervisors/employees contact if they have questions about Workers Compensation?
Ines Fricker
Where should employees with a possible concussion be sent?
Emergency Room
How long is the "waiting period" for disability benefits?
7 calendar days
What should be in the glove box of each vehicle driven for County business?
Vehicle accident envelope
The Workers Compensation Act states, and injury must: "Arise ____".
Out of and in the course of employment.
The location where incident reports always be printed from.
E-line
Name two Occupation Medicine locations.
Hylo and Ascension Via Christi
Name one reason an employee would be placed "off work."
1) by order of the doctor, 2) no safe accommodation, 3) no accommodation available
Who do you contact for MVA envelopes or to report and MVA?
Crystal Andreen
Modern labor laws were born out of what era, known for its unsafe working conditions?
Industrial Revolution
How quickly must Risk Management be notified of a work place incident or MVA?
24 hours
Who should supervisors call if they need medical triage?
Nurse Hotline
What code do you use on an employee's timecard for Work Comp appointments?
Work comp- paid absence
All drivers for Sedgwick County should take what course?
Defensive Driving Course
Before Workers Compensation, an injured employee had to prove negligence by their employer. What is today's Work Comp system considered?
No-fault
How quickly should an employee notify their supervisor of a work place incident?
Immediately/same shift
What form must employees bring back and provide to their supervisor after each doctor appointment?
Work Restrictions/Work Release Form
Name one benefit of finding an accommodation for an employee with a work comp injury.
Feeling valued and important, improved medical outcomes, reduce adverse health issues, psycho-social nature of work
Employees should complete an _______ of their vehicle before driving on County business.
Inspection