Document name

Coverage – Medical First Responders

Document number

PRO 04/2024

Effective date: September 1, 2023

Application: Medical first responders of the Saskatchewan Health Authority

Policy subject: Employer coverage and registration

Purpose:

To establish guidelines for coverage of medical first responders.

BACKGROUND

The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved POL 04/2024, Coverage – Medical First Responders. The following procedure provides WCB staff with guidelines for the management of these claims.

PROCEDURE

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is designated as the “employer” and will be responsible for maintaining records of medical first responders participating in emergency situations, training, certification and re-certification.
SHA is responsible for reporting all injuries to the WCB and supporting injured workers in their rehabilitation and return to work.
In the event of a reported incident or injury, the WCB will verify with SHA that the worker is a registered medical first responder.

Policy references

Section heading

Legislative Authority

The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
2(1)(ii), 3(3), 70(5), 81

The Worker's Compensation General Regulations, 1985, Section 3(gg)

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Document History

POL and PRO 07/2005 Coverage – First Responders (effective November 1, 2005, to August 31, 2023)
POL and PRO 11/98 Coverage - First Responders (effective October 1, 1998 to October 31, 2005.)