[MCOH-EH] Provider Exams for New Hires [External]

[Giovannetti, Mary]

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We have the RN complete a medical hx, etc. If there are conditions that could potentially interfere with essential functions of the job- the new hire is scheduled with the NP/MD for a fit for duty exam. Examples of reasons for a fit for duty- history of knee/shoulder/back surgery. We have far too many new hires and not enough providers for everyone to have an exam. We make every effort to remain consistent in our processes to comply with ADAAA.

There are also certain job titles that are required to have essential functions testing- similar to the Agility testing- lift test with rehab. We are in the process of implementing this test for all nursing and nursing support. This provides a good objective measure.

Mary C Giovannetti, DNP, APRN, BC-FNP
Manager/Nurse Practitioner | Employee Health
Employee Health has moved to the Physician's Center
100 East Wood St., Suite 204 | Spartanburg, SC 29303
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From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Cockrum, MD David S <dcockrum at frhs.org>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2019 1:33 PM
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Provider Exams for New Hires [External]


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I was hoping to get some input from other medical facilities on this. When I arrived at my current job, the Employee Health team had not been doing provider physical exams for pre-placement medical evals for the hospital; we take a medical history, assess vaccinations, etc, and do a nursing assessment (vitals and vision test). Having come from the military, with a different approach to these things, I was a bit surprised.



I am now working on a re-write of the policy for new hires, and am debating whether to include a provider physical exam. What are other medical facilities doing? Is there a physical exam with every new hire evaluation, only in certain cases, or not at all?



Thanks for any inputs!



David

DAVID​
        COCKRUM ,       MD


Physician
Faith Regional Physician Services
Occupational Health


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