Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Checklist
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The following checklist should be considered as the minimum requirements for this position. Note that
some of the tasks are one-time actions; others are ongoing or repetitive for the duration of the incident.
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Task
1. Obtain briefing from Finance/Administration Section Chief:
Determine accidents/injuries to date.
Determine status of investigations.
2. Establish contact with incident Safety Officer and Liaison Officer or department/agency
representatives.
3. Determine the need for Compensation for Injury and Claims Specialists, request additional
personnel, as necessary.
4. Establish procedures with Medical Unit Leader on prompt notification of injuries or deaths.
5. Ensure that volunteer personnel have been appropriately registered.
6. Ensure written authority for persons requiring medical treatment.
7. Ensure correct billing forms for transmittal to doctor and/or hospital.
8. Ensure all witness statements and statements from Safety Officer and Medical Unit are
reviewed for completeness.
9. Coordinate with Safety Officer to:
Provide liaison with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Provide analysis of injuries.
Ensure appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used, and that
personnel have been trained in its use.
10. Maintain copies of hazardous materials and other medical debriefings; ensure they are
included as part of the final incident package.
11. Provide briefing to relief on current activities and unusual events
12. Document all activity on Unit Log (ICS Form 214).
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Position Checklist
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Claims Specialist:
1. Work closely with Operations and Planing for information from the field.
2. Some agencies/Units have “Claims Teams” who are trained to do claims investigation and
documentation for large incidents.
3. Coordinate with FEMA, private aid organizations (Red Cross), and other Government
agencies for claims documentation and their needs (the Liaison Offic