[MCOH-EH] [Bulk] Methadone

[Kathy Dayvault]

Individuals who take methadone are under the care of a provider.

 

There are many requirements for Pain Control physicians which usually
includes monthly drug testing, reflex testing -especially for licensed
drivers.

 

I would have the provider describe the program that this person is in and
require the employee to provide documentation monthly of meeting the
providers program requirements.

 

>From an employer standpoint, I would be concerned legally how I would be
able to  justify putting this person in a random program, when there have no
workplace incidents especially under the ADA.

 

 

Kathy Dayvault, RN, BSN, MPH, COHN-S/CM

 

Independent Occupational Health Consultant

 

 

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Senior, Cathy
(DRMC)
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:59 AM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: [Bulk] [MCOH-EH] Methadone

 

 

 

We have a candidate for hire which is a known methadone user. This candidate
does have a legal prescription for the drug but it makes me alittle nervous.
We are considering doing random drug screens for a period of time just to be
assurred that this person is not taking anything not prescribed. The
candidate relates that the methadone is prescribed for severe pain and has
been on it for the past year. Any thoughts and past experiences with this
would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Cathy Senior RN BSN CDE

Employee Health Director

Penn Highlands DuBois

100 Hospital Avenue

P.O. Box 447

DuBois Pa 15801

Phone 814-375-3392

Fax 814-372-2610

cesenior at phhealthcare.org

www.phhealthcare.org

 

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