USFS Medical Coordinators

Lead  Hayley Perry-   hayley.perry@usda.gov 

Secondary  Adam Forga-  adam.forga@usda.gov

BLM Medical Coordinator

Lani Kelly- lkelly@blm.gov

Current Forest Service Direction:    (Scroll down for BLM)

• Go to e-medical in your USDA e-authentication employee dashboard, initiate a  new HSQ packet for any Light, Moderate, or Arduous work capacity tests for the 2025 season.

Connect HR Dashboard. https://usdafs.connecthr.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

• If you select any box in part A, or more than one Box in part B of the HSQ Questionnaire you will be directed to take a physical exam through Acuity.  Physical exams are available for those who require one.

• If you completed an Acuity Physical Exam in 2024-25, Please contact Hayley to have her initiate a "self-certification year 1" packet for you.

  •  The self-certification process requires a short questionnaire and a blood pressure check by a local EMT or other qualified individual. The results are reviewed by HSQC’s and based on the answers, may be routed to the RMO or cleared to the WCT.  See the blood pressure form below.

• You need to show proof of clearance at your pack test.  Have your approval email either digitally or hard copy for the test administrator.

-AD's and SO Employees:  Your Fire Supervisor is Jeremy DeLack.

-District Militia Supervisor is the District FMO.

-E-medical coordinator is Hayley Perry.

USFS:

All employees needing an exam in eMedical will have the option to use Acuity to assist with scheduling and payment of the exam, as well as entering the results into the system. Employees have the right to go to their own medical provider, but the following criteria must be met:

1. Medical providers must have one of the following credentials: MD, DO, NP/APN or PA (NO Chiropractors)

2. Employee is responsible for paying for the exam but is eligible for reimbursement using Request for Reimbursement form: FS-6500-229

3. Employee must ensure their provider agrees to complete the full exam and enter the exam results into the eMedical system. *We will no longer accept emailed or faxed exam results.*

For those employees choosing to use Acuity:

1. If an employee chooses to schedule an exam with Acuity, please have them choose the location they will be physical present in for the next few weeks, that is where Acuity will try and find medical providers.

2. If employees experience problems when they show up for their physical exam (i.e., extended wait times or they are told the paperwork has not arrived yet) --DO NOT LEAVE. Contact Acuity right away at 855-462-1634. If you can’t reach Acuity, contact the eMedical Help Desk.

3. Have employees keep the Peak Flow Meter included their exam kit and a copy of the exam results from their appointment until they are cleared for the WCT.