Claims
Who should you report an injury to?
The closest supervisor/manager
True/False: Employees who work transitional duty tend to have shorter recovery times?
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Who determines an injured employee's work restrictions?
Treating physician / Qualified medical provider
Should medical treatment be scheduled during work hours or outside of work hours?
Outside of work hours
If you leave work due to an injury, what should your next step be?
Seek Medical Attention
What medical equipment cannot be accommodated in the workplace?
Crutches/Walking Boots/Scooters/Wheelchairs
What is the best way to prevent workplace injuries?
Identifying and controlling hazards before an injury occurs
How long after a doctor's appointment should you update your supervisor?
Within 24 Hours
After medical treatment, when should medical documentation be provided to the Operation?
Within 24 hours
Can you be punished for reporting an injury?
No
What should an employee do if their restrictions change?
Report the new restrictions to your leader
What are the leading causes of Injuries on Duty?
Slips, trips, falls, overexertion, improper lifting
True or False:
Keeping medical appointments can help recovery.
True
True or False?
Employees out of work for an IOD may use their travel privileges
False
What is a claim number used for?
To identify the claim
How long can an employee be on transitional duty?
Up to 91 days.
Who is responsible for cleaning PPE? The person currently using or the next person?
BOTH
Is an employee responsible for medical bills related to an injury on duty?
No
What happens if you do not return to work without a doctor's note?
Time Coded as personal/Points Received/Potential loss of job
What is the name of our workers' compensation insurance carrier?
Sedgwick
True or False
An employee must be completely recovered before returning to work
False
What is a near miss?
An incident that could have caused injury or damage but did not
What is most commonly injured body part in IND?
Shoulder
What leave options are available if a claim is deemed ineligible for benefits?
FMLA/ADA/Unpaid Medical