The heart work: Forest Service Casualty Assistance
Wendy Mortier supports the Casualty Assistance Program in her full-time roles in Region 5 and Washington, D.C. office. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Employee safety is a top priority for the USDA Forest Service. However, when the unexpected occurs, the agency has a program to help. Through the Forest…
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Hospital Liaison Program
The Hospital Liaison program, while fairly new, is an important program that assists with “taking care of our own” when an employee is injured or ill and requires hospitalization or treatment from a medical provider. Most Forest Service regions offer this program.
Some of the primary purposes of the Hospital Liaison program are:
To provide aid and comfort to fellow employees injured or…
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Casualty Assistance Program
Employee safety and well-being are the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. While the Forest Service makes every effort to mitigate safety hazards for its employees, the potential for employee injury, or even loss of life, is very real because of the work they do.The Forest Service Casualty Assistance Program ensures that employees and their families are…