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All Lake County employees are prohibited from using, selling, dispensing, distributing, possessing or manufacturing illegal drugs and narcotics or alcoholic beverages on County premises, work sites or in County vehicles.
All drug and/or alcohol tests are conducted by Express Care of Lake County, Lake County’s authorized Healthcare Provider.
| Express Care of Lake County |
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2020 Nightingale Lane
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 742-1500
Fax: (352) 742-2530 or 742-9024
Map and driving directions |
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat.
after-hour phone: (352) 742-1500
(Answering Service will pick up.) |
Supervisor must complete the following steps:
- Complete a Reasonable Suspicion Observation Form detailing specific observations. The form requires the name and signature of two supervisors observing the questionable behavior.
- Report the incident to the Department Director and the Department of Employee Services.
- Remove the employee from the worksite immediately, and escort the employee to Lake County’s authorized Healthcare Provider for a drug test.
- Present a completed Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test Form to the designated specimen collection site at the time of the test.
- Place the employee on administration leave with pay status, until the confirmed test results are obtained.
Drug Free Workplace Policy Flier
Online PowerPoint Presentation will be posted soon for all employees covering substance abuse in the workplace and how to recognizing signs of abuse.
Florida Automobile Liability Identification Card
“What do I do if I’m in an automobile accident with a County vehicle?”
During a Property & Liability claim, it is important that the manager/supervisor and employee communicate with one another to ensure that all information is obtained concerning the claim. The Department of Employee Services is always available to answer questions or provide guidance concerning Property & Liability policies and procedures.
- Employee - All Lake County employees are required to immediately report to their Supervisor any incidents involving damage to Lake County property. The employee must not admit liability or offer a settlement in situations when damage is made to citizen(s) property.
- Management/Supervisory- Supervisors will immediately complete the property damage reports for incidents involving damage to Lake County or citizens’ property.
Property & Liability Reports
Property & Liability reports can be obtained from the Lake County intranet, either through the “Forms” Quick Link or by going to the Employee Services Property & Liability webpage through the intranet or the internet.
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that all appropriate reports are immediately completed, collected, and submitted to Employee Services by either attaching the reports to an email or sending the hard copies through inter-office mail immediately following an incident.
County Fixed Assets
Refer to: Fixed Asset Management Procedure LC-37
Lake County Property (item) - If an item has a blue Lake County Property sticker and is damaged beyond
repair or stolen and considered a total loss, the item must be reported to the Fixed Asset Section of the Procurement Services Division.
Ed Luning, Jr.
Fixed Asset / Surplus Manager
eluning@lakecountyfl.gov
(352) 343-9747
If the item will need to be removed from the Lake County Inventory system, an Asset Status Change Form with required documentation and Board approval may be required.
2009 "Safety-on-the-Job" Kids Poster Contest Winners
On April 7, 2009 the Lake County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed May 3-9, 2009 to be North American
Occupational Safety and Health Week, and May 6, 2009 to be Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day.
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week occurs every year during the first full week of May and is
intended to raise awareness about occupational safety, health and the environment.
In celebrating this week, the Department of Employee Services coordinated a Safety-on-the-Job Kids Poster Contest.
Entry was open to employee’s children and/or grandchildren between the ages of 5 and 14.
The poster contest was focused on workplace safety. Parents and grandparents had a chance to provide examples of
the risks that they encounter as an employee each and every day.
View the Winning Poster Designs.
Safety Program Links
There is no job that cannot be performed safely!
Why a SAFETY Program? Because all employees need to know what is specifically required to perform their job safely, supervisors need the tools and guidance necessary to manage a safe and productive workplace and management must continually protect Lake County’s greatest asset -- the workforce.
A safety program consists of a set of written documents that describe Lake County’s safety policies, procedures and responsibilities. The program is designed to bring structure and consistency to the County’s accident prevention efforts; however, just because a safety program is written doesn't mean it is always followed. Safety training for all employees will ensure the program’s effectiveness. The safety program will consist of several key elements:
Lake County Safety Policy - This is a simple statement emphasizing the importance of safety and employee well being, which is of high priority and is supported by upper management.
Responsibilities of Management, Supervisors, and Employees - Safety responsibilities, at every level of the County, must be clearly defined in writing and relayed through training, so everyone has a fair and equal chance to live up to what is expected of them.
Safety Rules - Safe work procedures are established for the safety of each individual and all co-workers. These rules, which are additional "conditions of employment,” can prevent accidents during the work day, but employees and employers often tend to forget them unless they are enforced.
Corrective Action Policy - When any individual fails to follow established safety rules, the entire team may be at risk. When rules are ignored by many, the idea of consistent safe-work practices "goes down the tube." The progressive Corrective Action Policy defines how safety rules will be enforced fairly and consistently.
Specific Written Programs – Safety practices must be controlled through specific written programs and additional employee training such as Office Safety, Ladder Safety, Lock out /Tag out, Hearing Conservation Program, Bloodborne Pathogens Program, Hazardous Materials, etc. Clearly defined and enforced polices and procedures are necessary to prevent exposures, fatalities or serious injuries.
Safety Meetings - Responsibilities and safety procedures are rarely followed by everyone without an occasional reminder. Like the vaccinations we received as children, we all need booster shots for a good "take." Most work areas have a variety of safety topics to discuss, and safety meetings provide this opportunity. Safety meetings should be documented. Remember, though, you don’t need to wait for a safety meeting to correct a potentially hazardous situation.
In order for a safety program to be effective, everyone must understand what is expected of them and safety must be an ongoing and essential part of everyone’s work day. This means that everyone must have an occasional reminder of what accident prevention is all about. Safety is a teamwork effort, and everyone plays an important part!
Lake County has a duty to provide employees with procedures for reporting and obtaining medical treatment for on-the-job injuries and/or illnesses.
Supervisors should provide a print out of this specific information to the employee seeking medical attention for an on-the-job injury and/or illness.
If a Lake County employee has an on-the-job injury or illness, the following steps should be taken:
A. Emergency Medical Treatment:
- The employee (or employee witness) will notify the supervisor as soon as possible if the injury/illness requires emergency medical treatment and is considered life-threatening.
- In the event of a life-threatening injuries or illnesses, someone should call 911 immediately. Employees with life-threatening injuries or illnesses should be transported to an urgent care facility/hospital by ambulance. If unsure whether a medical condition is a life-threatening emergency, 911 should be called.
- If possible, the supervisor will provide two (2) copies of a First Report of Injury or Illness to the employee and/or ambulance crew to present to the urgent care facility/hospital and pharmacy, if necessary. (Refer to Section C – Lake County Workers’ Compensation Reports/Forms.)
When possible, supervisors are responsible to ensure that all reports are
provided to employee(s) and witness(es), completed, collected, and submitted as a complete
packet (First Report of Injury or Illness,
Injury/Illness Report – Supervisor Investigation,
Injury/Illness Report – Employee Statement,
and if needed a Incident Report – Witness Statement)
to the Department of Employee Services immediately following an incident. Reports can be forwarded to
EMI and the
Department of Employee Services by either attaching the
reports to an email or sending the hard copies through inter-office mail.
- Print the Prescription Drug Card. After filling out the employee's name, detach and have the employee present the Prescription Drug Card at a local pharmacy for workers' compensation-related prescriptions.
- As soon as possible following the emergency treatment, the employee must go to the authorized Workers' Compensation Healthcare Provider (Express Care) as required for continued Workers' Compensation coverage. The employee must provide the Healthcare Provider with a copy of the completed First Report of Injury or Illness form, which serves as authorization for treatment.
Examples of life-threatening injuries or illness include, but are not limited to:
- Unconsciousness
- Broken bones
- Sudden dizziness or difficulty seeing
- Severe abdominal pain
- Trauma or injury to the head
- Partial or total amputation of a limb or extremity
- Persistent pain or discomfort in the chest or arms
- Not breathing or having trouble breathing
- No signs or lack of circulation
- Severe bleeding
- Seizures that are unusual, prolonged or multiple, last more than 5 minutes,
result in injury or occur in someone who is pregnant or diabetic
- Drug overdose
- Eye injuries
- Gunshot, knife or other weapons wound
- Accidents such as falls or involving motor vehicles
- High fever (greater than 101°F) with a severe headache and a stiff neck
B. Non-Emergency Medical Treatment:
- If the injury/illness does not require emergency medical treatment and the injury/illness is not considered life threatening, the employee will notify the supervisor immediately. (If unsure whether a medical condition is a life-threatening emergency, 911 should be called.)
- The supervisor will provide two (2) copies of the First Report of Injury or Illness to the employee to present to the Healthcare Provider and Pharmacy, if needed. (Refer to Section C – Lake County Workers’ Compensation Reports/Forms.)
Supervisors are responsible to ensure all reports are provided to employee(s) and witness(es), completed, collected, and submitted as a
complete packet (First Report of Injury or Illness,
Injury/Illness Report – Supervisor Investigation,
Injury/Illness Report – Employee Statement,
and if needed a Incident Report – Witness Statement)
to the Department of Employee Services immediately following an incident.
Reports can be forwarded to EMI and
the Department of Employee Services by either attaching the reports to an email or sending the hard copies through inter-office mail or hand delivery.
- Print the Prescription Drug Card. After filling out the employee's name, detach and have the employee present the Prescription Drug Card at a local pharmacy for workers' compensation-related prescriptions.
- The employee should use the authorized Healthcare Provider for non-emergency medical treatment.
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Express Care of Lake County
2020 Nightingale Lane
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 742-1500
Fax: (352) 742-2530 or 742-9024
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (every Third Saturday)
Map and driving directions
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- If the injury/illness occurs after the Healthcare Provider’s hours listed above, the employee should obtain medical treatment at the nearest Urgent Care Facility (e.g., hospital). As soon as possible after treatment, the employee must go to the authorized Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Provider as required for continued Workers’ Compensation treatment.
Examples of illnesses/injuries that may not be life-threatening include,
but are not limited to:
- Rashes
- Upper respiratory infections
- Sore throats
- Earaches
- Headaches
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Flu like symptoms
- Back pain
- Sprains
- Minor fracture
Remember: If you are seeking medical attention from an on-the-job injury or illness
after Express Care’s normal hours, inform the hospital that the injury or illness is an on-the-job
injury or illness. If the hospital is not informed, they will assume it
did not happen on-the-job and will forward you the bill. Please use the
EMI e-mail or call EMI (800) 431-2221 ext. 8611 for questions or concerns regarding Workers Compensation claims. Also, if the Workers’ Compensation doctor prescribes medication, make sure you have an extra copy of the
First Report of Injury or Illness form for the pharmacy.
C. Workers’ Compensation Reports/Forms:
Supervisors are responsible to ensure all reports are provided to employee(s) and witness(es), completed, collected, and submitted as a complete packet
(First Report of Injury or Illness, Injury/Illness Report – Supervisor Investigation, Injury/Illness Report – Employee Statement,
and if needed a Incident Report – Witness Statement) to the Department of Employee Services
immediately following an incident. Reports can be forwarded to EMI
and the Department of Employee Services by either
attaching the reports to an email or sending the hard copies through inter-office mail or hand delivery.
The Workers’ Compensation Reports can also be obtained through the "Forms" Quick Link.
The
First Report of Injury or Illness and the
First Report of Injury or Illness (Report Only) Workers’ Compensation reports have been updated to a Word format.
The report now has shaded areas to indicate sections employees should fill out, which should also make it easier to complete and save the reports.
In addition, there is also now an
EMI e-mail distribution list to use if you cannot fax the report. Click EMI for the distribution list. This list can also be found on the Global Address List on Microsoft Outlook.
- Required:
First Report of Injury or Illness
- Supervisor and employee must complete the First Report immediately (or as soon as possible, if an emergency situation) after an injury/illness is reported.
- Supervisor and employee must complete the report and make two copies. (One for the Health Care Provider and one for the pharmacy if needed.)
- The employee presents the copy of the report to Urgent Care Facility or Healthcare Provider. This report serves as authorization for treatment.
- Print the Prescription Drug Card. After filling out the employee's name, detach and have the employee present the Prescription Drug Card at a local pharmacy for workers' compensation-related prescriptions.
- Supervisor must fax or e-mail (EMI)
the report to EMI, Attn: Barbara Dawson at (772) 220-1637.
- The completed report shall be attached to an email or mailed through interoffice mail or hand delivered to the Department of Employee Services, Admin. Building, Room 430.
- Required if Report Only:
First Report of Injury or Illness (Report Only)
- Supervisor and employee must complete the First Report of Injury or Illness (Report Only) immediately after an injury/illness is reported.
- Supervisor and employee must complete the report.
- Employee elects not to have medical treatment.
- Supervisor must fax or e-mail (EMI)
the report to EMI, Attn: Barbara Dawson at (772) 220-1637.
- The completed report shall be attached to an email or mailed through
interoffice mail or hand delivered Department to the of Employee Services, Admin. Building, Room 430.
- Required Lake County Injury/Illness Reports/Forms
Supervisor, employee, and witness must complete the respective report immediately after an injury/illness occurs and/or is reported.
The completed report shall be attached to an email or mailed through interoffice mail or hand delivered to the Department of Employee Services, Admin. Building, Room 430.
- Required:
Supervisor Investigation
- Required: Employee Statement
- Required if Witness(es):
Witness Statement
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EMI Grievance Policy and Procedure
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