Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.0 Treatment of Workplace Injuries: 1.1 Medical Service Provider (Provider) shall provide proper occupational medical care and treatment to all City employees who are referred to the Provider by the City of Dover (City). The Provider shall in each case promptly provide all care that is necessary and proper for the well being of each employee, the intent being to enable the employee to return to work productively, without detriment to his/her health, at the earliest possible date. For City employees being returned to limited duty, Provider shall note his or her specific work restrictions, and provide the employee with a “work status slip” outlining these restrictions when the employee leaves Provider’s office.; 1.2 Provider shall develop and implement procedures for medical exams, subject to review and approval by the City.; 1.3 Provider shall advise the City (City Manager’s Office) if a patient does not show up for a scheduled appointment.; 1.4 Provider shall email the City (City Manager’s Office) with patients’ work status updates.; 1.5 In furnishing such medical care and treatment, Provider will adhere to the highest professional standards and will in all respects comply with applicable regulations and the laws of the State of New Hampshire, and shall furnish all reports required therein. All medical reports for workplace injuries shall be received by the City (appropriate Department Head or City Manager’s Office) no later than 48 hours after examination.; 2.0 Special Medical Evaluations: 2.1 Provider agrees to provide a medical evaluation to any employee whose physical condition constitutes a safety hazard to himself or to other employees or who may require additional review.; 2.2 Provider agrees to assist in the development of policy and standards in reference to employment of individuals with pre-existing conditions (e.g. back injury, hearing limitations, etc.); 2.3 Provider agrees to assist in the interpretation of results of physicals and examinations conducted by other providers.; 2.4 Provider agrees to assist City officials in the evaluation, monitoring, and follow-up on Workers’ Compensation claims.; 3.0 Return to Work Examinations: 3.1 Provider agrees to provide a medical evaluation to any employee who is off work for an extended period due to an injury or illness before they return to work. Off-the-job injury or illness does not include any uncomplicated maternity leave. In addition, all employees may be required to see the Provider before returning to work if they: 3.1.1 are off work due to workplace injury and receive treatment other than from the Provider; 3.1.2 have sustained a back injury or an eye injury, regardless of the number of days lost; or; 3.1.3 return from “resignation” or “leave without pay” status of more than six (6) months.; 3.2 Provider will furnish the City with a “work release” in a form approved by the City.; 3.3 In the event of a work related injury, Provider must be able to evaluate an employee to minimize workers’ compensation risk exposure and get the employee back to work with minimal lost work time.
