200-04 ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN CRITICAL INCIDENTS

Question 1

A formal, specialized physical or psychological examination of an
employee because of (1) objective evidence that the employee is unable to safely or effectively
perform the essential functions of assigned job duties and (2) a reasonable basis for believing
that the inability to perform may be attributable to physical or psychological factors.

Answer 1

Fitness for Duty Evaluation

Question 2

A stress management session with a staff psychologist to
provide support, education, and an informal assessment to reduce the probability of long-lasting
psychological and emotional problems resulting from a critical incident. The intervention is also
designed to screen for unusual circumstances (past or present) that could intensify the impact of
a critical incident on an employee.

Answer 2

Post Critical Incident Intervention

Question 3

Who shall be held accountable for ensuring that this General Order is followed
and that the Post-Critical Incident Checklist form is completed?

Answer 3

Division Commanders

Question 4

The employee shall contact the Psychological Services Division
within _______ days to schedule a post-critical incident intervention session.

Answer 4

Two business days

Question 5

The employee’s appointment shall be no later than _______ after the date of the critical incident.

Answer 5

One week

Question 6

Additionally, an in-person follow-up session with the Psychological Services Division is required between __________ after a critical incident.

Answer 6

40 to 50 Calendar Days