SOP’s 100 Flashcards
100.04
What is strictly prohibited for your medical billing?
Up-Coding, billing for non covered services, or services not actually provided
100.04
Our medical records and charting should contain all the necessary information to support what?
Procedural Billing Codes
100.04
Pre-Billing and Post-Billing reviews by our compliance officers will be done at a minimum ____?
Pre-Billing = Monthly
Post-Billing = Quarterly
100.04
Medical Billing overpayments will not be refunded more than ____ days after the date it was identified?
60 Days
100.04
Financial hardship waivers for medical billing will only be approved by MFMD management and require what documentation?
Verification of employment/unemployment status OR copy of tax returns for previous 2 years
100.04
Our compliance offers will conduct a RISK ASSESSMENT of our medical billing system how often?
Annually
Organizational success depends on individual members sharing ____ in order to achieve ____?
Values
Desired Outcomes
Communicating the mission, organizational values and goals is the responsibility of?
The Fire Chief
What is our Mission Statement?
C.A.R.E (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence)
100 SOP’S Cover?
Values, Organization and Policies
200 SOP’S cover
Operational Procedures
300 SOP’S Cover?
Training
400 SOP’S Cover?
EMS
500 SOP’S Cover
Fire prevention and Community
600 SOP’S Cover
Resource Management
Department SOP’s are superseded by what?
The City of Mesa personnel rules and management polices
When a formal procedure does not exist members must use what when making decisions?
Good Judgment
IF a member needs clarification on an SOP they should seek answers through what?
The Chain of Command
101.02
Embracing change, personal health and fitness, educational and professional development, training and preparedness are all examples of what?
How we strive for Excellence
101.02
Honesty, fairness, integrity, understanding and compassion for others, effective and efficient service delivery and appearance and behavior are all examples of what?
How we are professionals
101.02
Openly communicating, valued inputs, positive team environments and respect and compassion for one another are examples of what?
Creating Valued and diverse members
101.03
Doing the things we say we will do, trying to do them well, every time and caring about our customers, their property and each other is part of what?
Performance Guarantee
101.04
Who will foster trust among the participants and our most important strength we possess is the relationships we have with each other?
Labor and Management
101.04
How often does labor and management team meet to discuss departmental policies, programs and strategic planning?
Quarterly OR As needed
101.04
What is the formal process for negotiating wages, hours and benefits and working conditions for the purpose of reaching an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)?
Meet and Confer Negotiations
101.04
The ____ process is used to facilitate and guide the development of policies procedures and programs within the department?
“Teams” Proccess
101.04
CFAI stands for what?
Commission on Fire Accreditation International
101.05
MFMD’s CFAI accreditation in 2001 is based on what two areas?
Self Assessment
Standards of Response Coverage
101.5
Who is responsible for maintaining the accreditation process and how often is our CFAI accreditation reported?
The Support Services Assistant Chief
Annually
101.5
There are ____ performance measures separated into ____ categories for the “Self Assessment” evaluation process?
255
10
101.05
What section maintains the Performance Measurements defined gas performance indicators providing the “Snap Shot of Today”?
Planning and Research Section
101.05
What three elements make up the SORC (Standards of Response Coverage)?
Distribution
Concentration
Staffing Levels
101.05
The SORC (Standards of Response Coverage) is responsible for what?
The distribution and concentration of fixed and mobile resources of the organization
101.05
____ is defined as the spacing of multiple resources arranges so that an intimate “effective response force” can arrive on scene within sufficient times frames to mobilize and likely stop the escalation of an emergency?
Concentration
101.05
____ is defined as the station and resource locations needed to assure rapid response deployment to minimize and terminate emergencies
Distribution
101.05
In regards to Commercial Occupancies, “Maximum Risk” is defined as what?
High Probability AND High Consequence
101.05
In regards to Commercial Occupancies, “High/Special” risk is defined as?
Low Probability AND High Consequence
101.05
In regards to Commercial Occupancies, “High Risk” is defined as?
High Probability AND Low Consequence
101.05
In regards to Commercial Occupancies “Low Risk” is defined as?
Low Probability AND Low Consequence
101.05
What icon on the MCT map is used to identify High/Special Risk Occupancies?
A Blue Icon
101.05
Who is Responsible for performing risk analysis/assessments for commercial structures?
Fire companies coordinate through planning and research with the help of the battalion administrative staff
101.05
____ are used to identify one square mile plats Used to coordinate hydron maintenance, pre-plans, risk analysis/assessment, public education and partners and prevention performed by fire companies and reviewed annually
Customer Service Zones (CSZ)
101.06
All time keeping needs to be updated same day or by?
0730 the following day
101.06
Who is responsible to notify Staffing when a member is held passed your scheduled shift and what information is needed?
The Crew Captain
Name
Date/Time
Incident Number
Email to Fire Staffing AND BC
101.06
Members on a 40 hr schedule must approve their timecards before?
10am on payroll Mondays
101.06
Members on a 40 hour modified duty schedule must send in the Transitional Work time card by?
Each Thursday for the following week to Fire Staffing and their modified duty Captain
101.06
Who is allowed to accrue compensatory time and how much do they receive?
40 hr non-exempt full time employees at the SAME rate as overtime, 1.5 hours for EACH 1 hour worked
101.06
What is the maximum amount of compensatory time allowed for an employee to accrue?
100 hours or 66.6 hours of overtime
101.06
Sworn members working special assignments for ____ or less will not be eligible for compensatory time?
6 Months
102.03
What division is responsible for approving all contracts and agreements?
Management Services Division
103.01
What program is used to recognize employees, teams, Contract staff and volunteers for enhancing customer service, promoting work satisfaction and productivity and using affective an ethical job-related practices?
The Special Thanks and Recognition Program (STAR)
103.01
Do you recognize the number for star award who do you contact and what should you include?
Email - MFMD Personnel OR STAR Rep with:
Name/Number
Reason they are being recommended
103.01
Gifts and rewards given to employees are not taxable under _____?
$50
103.01
What are the Three categories special performance awards may fall under and who approves them for processing?
Two-Step Merits
Unscheduled Merits
Exceptional Performance Awards
APPROVED by - Personnel Deputy Chief
103.02
How many days prior must’ve training registration form be submitted before the actual training and who is the approval chain go through?
30 Days
Approval goes through Captain/Supervisor —> BC —> AC (final approval)
103.02
Flight time and ____ hours for early arrival to the airport when traveling for training is counted as time worked unless?
2 Hours
The flight is during employee’s normal work day
103.02
When traveling for training, the time traveling to and from the airport is compensated T/F?
False
103.03
Business attire is used for what days?
Monday- Thursday
103.03
Summer business attire allows exceptions for what clothing?
Suites, jackets and ties
103.03
The collar brass is located where?
The Shirt
103.03
When wearing class A uniform, what style hat is work and when is it appropriate to be worn?
New York Bell style hat, it can be worn outdoors or indoors (as directed) and is worn WITH jacket
103.03
Who wears gold nameplates with Class A and B uniforms (all others wear silver)?
All Chiefs AND Chaplin
103.03
What Class uniform is appropriate to wear for business situations where a shirt and tie would be a appropriate?
Class B
103.03
What uniform is worn to council meetings, meeting elected officials or with business/community groups?
Class B (without tie)
103.03
For the Class C work uniform what patches are assigned to which sleeves?
Medic on right
Special Ops on left
103.03
Our work compliant uniforms are compliant with NFPA ____?
NFPA 1975
103.03
What are the belt sizes for work uniform and dress uniform?
Work uniform : 1-1/4 to 1-1/2
Dress uniform : 1” to 1 1/2
103.03
The optional wilderness brand instructors belt is what size and rated for what?
1-1/4” to 1-3/4”
Class 1 harness rated for 5700lbs
103.03
Custom embroidery on the back of baseball caps and Bonney hates is limited to what?
A double line with company assignment/work area and member first and last name
103.03
Sweatpants may be only worn for what activity?
Physical Fitness
103.03
The PT uniform is only allowed to be worn during physical fitness or after ____?
1700 hours
103.03
Uniform work short may not be used for what type of calls? Instead bunker or brush pants shall be worn.
MVA’s, Fires, and Hazmat calls
103.03
The civilian worker belt is required at what size and color?
3/4” to 1” and black
103.03
How much is the annual uniform allotment for full time sworn/office and part time office employees?
Sworn: $550
Office: $275
Part time Office: $137.50
103.03
What is the value and time length for the two shoe vouchers?
1 Year: $170
6 Months: $85
103.03
Uniform reimbursement is allow for what items?
Tailored items, items that don’t fit the employee and substitutes are required
103.03
How are uniform items disposed of in regards to being used as rags or thrown away in the trash?
Rags: Have the logo marked out with marker, cut in half
Trash: Have the logo marked out with marker, torn into several pieces
103.03
When leaving or retiring from the department, all clothing shall be returned to what department for disposal?
Resource Management
103.03
When are station shoes not allowed to be worn?
When responding to calls, doing activities in Class C uniform, outside the footprint of the station, when crush protection is needed
103.03
Employees temporarily promoted shall wear uniforms with their ____ rank
Permanent
103.04
Facial hair that contacts the face piece seal and or nose cup shall be prohibited for employees who?
Are required to use respiratory protection equipment
103.04
Can necklaces be worn?
Yes, but not exposed
103.04
Hairstyles, colors or body art shall not be worn if?
If they are considered radical or distracting from our uniform appearance or can be considered a safety hazard
103.04
What style of earrings are allowed?
Post style on the lower lobe
103.05
When do work hours conclude?
When properly relieved or when authorized
103.05
What are the exceptions when being called to work for emergencies when off duty?
When not fit for duty (sick, impaired) or a sole person caring for a dependent
103.05
Personal projects shall not be worked on during _____ to _____
0700-1700
103.08
How many hours of training is required when assigned to Hazmat/TRT?
200 Hours
103.08
How many hours of training are required for ARFF?
80 Hours
103.08
When can a member start to receive special operations pay?
When they have been assigned for at least 6 consecutive months AND 75% of all training has been completed with the approval of Operations Deputy Chief
103.08
How long is Special Teams commitment?
3 Years for new members (from starting date of certification)
1 Year for returning members that have been away from Special Teams for less than 12 months (May receive special pay immediately)
103.08
New members hired with a specialty attribute must do what to receive Special Teams pay?
Be evaluated by preceptor for 20 shifts and pass a written/practical exams. A commitment of 1 years is REQUIRED
103.08
Members wanting to return to special teams with a one year commitment after being gone over 12 months must do what?
Pass written test (75% or better)
Practical exam within 90 days of starting process
103.09
Members for temporary promotions are selected by:
103.09
The most recent promotion list, then members that test but did not make the list, then most senior member (all must fit ALS/BLS requirements)
103.10
What are the supervisors responsibilities when notified of maternity leave ?
Inform the employee of the transitional work program and the COM Personnel Rules, coordinate with the battalion Chief for placement in a transitional work position
103.10
What are the employees responsibilities for initiating maternity leave?
Inform their supervisor and notify the Personnel and Wellness Captain
103.10
For an employee to return to work off of maternity leave she must?
Receive approval in writing from Physician with a signed Work Status Summary Form
103.10
Full time and part time employees who have worked for at least 12 continuous months can request a leave of absence for how long?
12 weeks per 12 month period
103.11
What committee is responsible for changes to the logo, patches, insignias and decals?
The uniform committee. Also the apparatus committee if involving vehicles
103.13
Who is responsible for keeping SOP’s up to date?
The assistant Chief for SOP’s within their work area
103.14
Employees may express themselves as ____ citizens on social media networks and must comply with?
Private Citizens
Must comply with copyright, data security and privacy regulations, criminal and any other state, local and federal laws
103.14
Employees sharing work information on social media is appropriate as it would relate to a social conversation, three examples would be:
-A personal profile, job title/duties
-Status updates regarding promotions, achievements, honors
-Participation in city sponsored events, volunteer activities.
103.14
Questions on the social media policy and appropriate employee behavior on social media can be directed to
103.14
The employees supervisor or the PIO in MFMD communications division
104.02
The transitional work program provides employees the ability to continue working in a temporary assignment when unable to perform the essential functions of their position due to the following:
illness
physical injury
psychological injury
pregnancy
any condition that effects safety/effectiveness
104.02
The transitional work program shall not be used for longer than ____, any extensions must be approved by who?
180 days (six months): 90 days with a 90 day extension
The Department director and HR director
104.02
Full and part time employees must have a Work Status Summary form filled out by a physician with what to qualify for the transitional work program and who is it turned into?
Expected return to regular work
Specific work restrictions, capabilities and needs
Physicians signature and contact information
Send to the wellness department
104.02
Can the MFMD require an employee to take a medical examination with a completed work status summary if they suspect the employee has been injured or unable to perform their job duties?
Yes
104.03
Who is contacted if a medical evaluation finds a member unfit for duty?
The personnel and wellness deputy chief or the WPC
104.03
The department will pay for 1/2 of the medical exam cost from mutually agreed physician in what circumstance?
When the members physician and departments physician disagree on member status and a 3rd opinion is needed
104.03
A member may have their medical exam performed by their own physician within when?
30 days from the last day of the departments scheduled exams
104.03
No overtime is provided, but two hours of TDY for a medical appointment will be given for what?
member to visit their own physician for the annual medical exam
104.03
Personnel on the 40 hour work schedule get 1 hour or 30 minutes of PT each day depending on what?
If they use an SCBA
1 hour = SCBA
30 Min = No SCBA
Is memorizing all these stupid flashcards worth it?
Yes, keep going. You’re sick of working for Joe Huguez (He’s the worst)
104.03
For PT, dumbbells shall not exceed ____, kettlebells ____ and box jumps shall be no taller than ____?
Dumbell: 65lbs
Kettlebell: 53lbs
Box Jump: 24 Inches
104.03
What is not allowed to be hung from ceilings of the stations for PT activities?
Ropes, rings or anything that might result in severe fall injury
104.05
What helps the organization create a mindful infrastructure which is necessary for members to increase the organizations reliability on “routine” calls and for “unexpected” events?
Quality assurance processes and incident evaluation
104.05
QA programs should offer ____ and ____ when their work is being reviewed
Recognition and Feedback
104.05
The main objective of what is to discover details of what occurred and attempt to explain human performance under the specific details of the incident?
Incident Reviews
104.05
The discovery phase, analysis phase and interpretation phases are all part of what process?
Incident Reviews
104.05
If members conducting COM business and experience a MVA in a COM vehicle or private vehicle they must report it to the closest ____
BSO
104.05
All injuries and exposures while conducting COM business are reported to who?
The members supervisor
104.05
How are near misses reported
Contact a BSO immediately or use the near miss report located on the MFMD safety page
104.11
City vehicles that are missing seat belts or lack adequate seat belts shall be reported to?
Fire maintenance
104.13
Who investigates al non criminal incidents
The Safety Officer and Wellness Captain
104.13
Who notifies the Infectious Exposure Team when an incident occurs?
The Alarm Room Supervisor will give the IET 20 minutes to respond (2 10 minute attempts at a return phone call)
104.13
If the infectious exposure team does not respond within the 20 min window, who does the alarm room supervisor contact next for an infectious exposure incident?
BSO 202 who serves at the backup IET
104.13
What event would require a phlebotomist to be called to a scene for patient blood draws, or rapid HIV testing kit to be purchased from a local pharmacy?
When an infectious exposure occurs and the source patient will not be transported to the hospital.
105.01
What are the two exceptions to the rule of no firearms or ammunition is allowed on COM property?
Firearms/ammunition stored lawfully in a private vehicle, not being used for city business.
The firearms must not be visible from outside the vehicle.
105.01
Which fire department employee is permitted to carry firearms while in the performance of police related duties?
Fire investigators