COMDTINST 12800.2A governs responsibilities and procedures for the Coast Guard Nonappropriated Fund Back-to-Work Program.
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The publication addresses returning injured NAF employees to productive work, including modified duties, alternate positions, adaptive devices, and vocational rehabilitation. It requires case review, coordinated follow-up, written notification for changes in position, pay, or hours, and oversight by the TPA and CSC.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
The BTW program is intended to return NAF employees who have been injured on the job to productive work as quickly as possible without risk to the employee’s health. (paragraph 4)
Permanent positions will not be created to accommodate the BTW program. (paragraph 4)
If an employee has a potentially long term, disabling injury, which results in work restrictions or limitations imposed by the medical provider, the team is convened. (paragraph 9)
The first priority is to return the employee to the same position, if medically advisable. (paragraph 9)
If another position is offered, there is a change in pay, or a change in hours, the employee must be notified, in writing, with proof of delivery. (paragraph 9)