SB-7

Question 1

2.1.3 Minor Injury is an injury determined by who,Examples of some minor injuries include, but are not limited to:

Answer 1

Minor Injury is an injury determined by the on duty medical officer.
 Small abrasions
 First degree burns
 Mild conjunctivitis
 Minor contusions
 Foreign body in eye, already removed
 Lacerations, not requiring sutures
 Minor sprains and strains with no swelling or discoloration

Question 2

The following shall not be classified as Minor Injuries:

Answer 2

Burns, other than first degree
 Chest pains
 Sprains or strains, with swelling or discoloration
 Any injury resulting in fainting, blackout, or loss of memory
 Shortness of breath

Question 3

2. 2 Exposures

2. 2.1 Biological Exposures

Answer 3

A member exposed to bloodborne, airborne, or other infectious pathogens (e.g., bodily fluids). Medical officer notification is required with or without symptoms.
If a member exhibits symptoms from a biological or non-biological exposure, both an Injury and an Exposure Report must be completed.

Question 4

2.2.2 Non-Biological Exposures -

Answer 4

A member exposed to a non-biological hazardous substance, or possible hazardous substance. Medical officer notification is required only for symptoms.

Question 5

PROCESSING OF INJURY/EXPOSURE REPORTS
4.1 All available injury/exposure information must be initiated and submitted no later than —- from the date of the injury/exposure with or without the member’s signature and/or narrative.

Answer 5

PROCESSING OF INJURY/EXPOSURE REPORTS
4.1 All available injury/exposure information must be initiated and submitted no later than 7 days from the date of the injury/exposure with or without the member’s signature and/or narrative.

Question 6

To initiate a report, the Supervisor must enter either the –digit FDID number or all “—-”, whichever is appropriate, and any available information regarding the injured/exposed member.

Answer 6

To initiate a report, the Supervisor must enter either the 16 digit FDID number or all “9s”, whichever is appropriate, and any available information regarding the injured/exposed member.

Question 7

A report missing a member’s signature and/or narrative is — a reason to return for clarification.

Answer 7

A report missing a member’s signature and/or narrative is not a reason to return for clarification.

Question 8

Supervisors may submit Group Reporting for identical non-biological exposure of members who do not exhibit symptoms by the following procedure: if?

Answer 8

This functionality avoids duplicate data entry but requires that the group of members all had the same non-biological exposure and are assigned to the same unit.

Question 9

Biological exposures must be entered into CIRS —- to ensure appropriate exposure investigation and follow-up.

Answer 9

Biological exposures must be entered into CIRS immediately to ensure appropriate exposure investigation and follow-up.

Question 10

Additional Reports - The following reports can be generated using a date range:

Answer 10

1. Burn Summary Report
2. Smoke/CO Poisoning Summary Report
3. Heat Exhaustion Report
4. SH-900 Detail Report
5. SH-900.1 Summary Report

Question 11

2.1 The injury classification is determined by the Medical Officer in consultation with the company officer and injured member.
There are three classifications:, what are there?

Answer 11

 Service connected medical leave
 Remainder of the tour
 Minor injury
The Medical Officer must be notified via FDOC for ALL injuries. Only the Medical Officer can assign the injury classification.