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PROGRAM & BUDGET 'SVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE <br /> PAGE 5 <br /> MARCH 6, 1996 <br /> Workers' Compensation Unit• <br /> ALTERNATIVE DUTY PROGRAM is an early return to work <br /> program which reduces more costly long term workers' <br /> compensation costs. Through concurrence with medical <br /> authorities an injured worker is returned to a job that is <br /> less physically demanding. Progressively more demanding <br /> jobs are provided until the worker returns to normal <br /> duties. <br /> MEDICAL BILLING REVIEW SERVICES is the auditing of <br /> workers' compensation medical bills to review and make <br /> adjustments to comply with the Hawaii Workers' <br /> Compensation Medical Fee Schedule and related rules. <br /> These services will help the County of Hawaii to review <br /> medical procedures for cases involving County of Hawaii <br /> employees for appropriateness in relation to established <br /> medical diagnoses and acceptable standards of medical <br /> practice. <br /> Budgeted: no specific amount <br /> Fund accounts: Used to pay W.C. bills. <br /> General Fund: $2,292,000 <br /> Golf Course: 12,362 <br /> Solid Waste: 220,000 <br /> Wastewater: 54,623 <br /> Highways: 365,000 <br /> 5. Provide a copy of Form #B202 for major equipment requests <br /> ( $10,000) budgeted for in FY98 by division (if <br /> appropriate). If Form #B-202 is not available, provide <br /> justification for each major equipment request. <br /> NONE <br /> 6. List major professional service contracts ( $25,000) <br /> budgeted for in FY98 by division (if appropriate) and the <br /> rationale for each major contract. <br /> NONE <br /> <br /> 7. What programs or services would you like to provide but <br /> are unable to do so? If any, describe. <br /> In the Safety office we currently have no access to a <br /> personal computer. Programs on tracking data, statistics, <br /> data development, hazardous materials, local emergency <br /> planning committee etc. are available and would be of <br /> great use. Several safety programs are also available on <br /> computer programs. <br /> <br />