Compensation for Injury Specialist

Responsibilities

Organization

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• Review common and leadership responsibilities.
• Obtain a briefing from the Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP) or Finance Section Chief (FSC).
• Co-locate INJR with the Medical Unit when possible.
• Establish procedure with MEDL on prompt notification of injuries and fatalities.
• Review the Form 206 Medical Plan.
• Provide written authority for persons requiring medical treatment.
• Ensure that correct organization and program forms are being used.
• Provide correct billing forms for transmittal to doctor and/or hospital.
• Coordinate with MEDL for status of injured/hospitalized personnel.
• Obtain witness statements from Safety Officer (SOFR) and/or MEDL, review for completeness.
• Maintain a log of all injuries occurring at the incident.
• Coordinate or handle administrative paperwork on serious injuries or fatalities.
• Provide Legal Officer with documentation support on litigated claims.
• Coordinate with appropriate organizations to assume responsibility for injured personnel in local hospitals after demobilization.
• Demobilize unit in accordance with Incident Demobilization Plan.
• Maintain Form 214a Individual Log and forward to Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) for disposition.

Forms to Complete