ABOUT US  Overview Architects Responsibilities Annual Reports Awards Audit Committee Press Room Executive Directory FAQs  CAPITOL COMPLEX  FAQs Visiting U.S. Capitol Office Buildings Grounds U.S. Botanic Garden Architecture Art Map Multimedia  VISITING THE CAPITOL  SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY  DOING BUSINESS WITH AOC  Overview Procedures Procurement Opportunities Small Business Coordinator  EMPLOYMENT   Overview How to Apply Vacancies Workers' Compensation General Information   Information on Work-related Injuries or Illnesses     Responsibilities for Employees       Responsibilities for Supervisors       Responsibilities for Field Coordinators       General Information on the FECA Program       Frequently Asked Questions       Highlights and Facts       OWCP Contact Numbers for Bill Payment     Related Web Sites     U.S. Department of Labor       OWCP Customer Assistance Material       Laws and Regulations       ACS Web Bill Processing Portal       Forms     AOC's Emergency Preparedness     Emergency Workers' Compensation Packet Overview       FECA Forms   In the AOC, each jurisdiction has designated staff members to act as Field Coordinators to assist their employees when filing injury or disease claims. The Field Coordinator is responsible for: Assisting injured employees with completion of injury forms. Entering injury case data into the Worker’s Compensation Tracking System (WCTS). The WCTS is the only system used in the Architect of the Capitol to record traumatic and occupational disease claims in the agency. Authorizing medical treatment when employees file traumatic injury claims. Authorizes medical treatment by use of a Form CA-16, along with issuing FECA forms CA-17, and CA-20. Employees who file occupational disease claims are not issued CA-16's. A Form CA-16 should not be issued after 7 calendar days from the date of the injury. Receiving all medical documentation that supports the injury or disease claim. Ensures all medical evidence is forwarded to the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit in a timely manner. Referring injured employees to the Attending Physician Office, as needed, during the period of partial disability. Maintaining contact with the injured employee (with supervisor’s assistance) while the employee is disabled. Answering routine employee questions about the program and the status of injury claims. Coordinating all controversions and disputes with the supervisor, safety specialist and Workers’ Compensation Program Unit. Reviewing injury forms for accuracy and bringing all questionable claims immediately to the attention of the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit. Monitoring medical evidence to ensure eligibility of COP. Ensuring the employee’s time and attendance records are properly recorded for any time lost due to the injury and coordinating with the supervisor to ensure that all COP is properly supported by medical documentation within the time requirements of the FECA. Coordinating all Short-Term Modified Work Assignments within their organization and the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit.