INJURY
ON CRIME WATCH DUTY -- What to Do…..
•	Worker’s Compensation (Worker’s Comp.):  The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) insures Crime Watch volunteers through Worker’s Comp.  

•	The most critical step in claiming an injury under Worker’s Comp. is to report all injuries IMMEDIATELY, WHEN THEY HAPPEN.  FOR EXAMPLE:  If you twist your ankle doing a house check and believe “it’s not too bad so I won’t report it,” and then two weeks later, when it’s throbbing, you seek assistance under Worker’s Comp., your claim probably will be denied – report/document all injuries no matter how small.  

•	How to Report an Injury:  There are two (2) steps required (*):

•	STEP 1:  Immediately report the injury to Citrus Dispatch via radio and, if possible, advise them of your medical condition, as follows:

•	Medical assistance is not required in your estimation.
•	You are able to obtain medical assistance on your own.  
•	You may obtain medical treatment at:   Citrus Memorial Hosp., Inverness; Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Crystal River; or Allen Ridge Medical Center, Lecanto (See addresses below.)
•	Emergency Medical Service (EMS -- ambulance) is needed.
•	EMS will treat you on-scene or transport you to an authorized treatment facility.
•	Not sure of what to do.  
•	If unsure, have Citrus Dispatch send EMS to your location.

•	STEP 2:   Ask Citrus Dispatch to have a CCSO “Supervisor” respond so as to make an injury/incident report.  This report is absolutely mandatory in pursuing a Worker’s Comp claim!

•	NOTE:  If your medical condition is such that you are unable to complete Step 2 immediately, ensure that you perform this step as soon as possible (ASAP).
(*) Also notify your Lieutenant, Sergeant, or the Sugarmill Woods Crime Watch President of the incident ASAP.
ADDRESSES:  Citrus Memorial:  502 W. Highland, Inverness; Seven Rivers Medical Center, 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River; Allen Ridge Medical Center, 520 Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto