[MCOH-EH] Accessing state PMP for safety sensitive job applicants and DOTs

[Natalie Hartenbaum]

This is the way it is for MANY states.  There is actually RISK for OM providers checking the PDMP to evaluate routine fitness for duty, even in safety sensitive positions. Essentially if doing so, should do so for ALL applicants/employees.  


If being asked to evaluate FFD because of OBSERVED findings, then it is reasonable to contact ALL treating providers and ask them to review the PDMP and work WITH you in evaluating FFD.


Natalie P.  Hartenbaum, MD, MPH, FACOEM
President and Chief Medical Officer
OccuMedix
PO Box 197
Dresher, PA 19025
215-646-2205
occumedix at comcast.net


> On Jan 28, 2020, at 9:52 PM, Teichman, Ron F <Ron.Teichman at bannerhealth.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
>  
> My newly adopted state of Arizona has a Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, but restricts access to treating providers and dispensing pharmacists, thus making it illegal for occupational health providers to access the information with regards to post-offer pre-placement exams, fit-for-duty exams, return to work exams, firefighter and other public safety exams, and DOT exams. I am trying to ascertain whether other states with similar programs/registries allow access for the protection of public safety. Obviously nobody wants providers, nurses, pharmacists, residents, law enforcement, truck drivers and others working in safety sensitive positions to be working while impaired, but this important resource is closed to providers in AZ. 
>  
> TIA for whatever information you can share,
> Ron  
>  
> Ron Teichman, M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM, FACP
> Division Medical Director
> Banner Occupational Health and Wellness
> 1300 N. 12th Street, Suite 610
> Phoenix, AZ 85006
> 602-747-7294
> Ron.teichman at bannerhealth.com <mailto:Ronald.teichman at bannerhealth.com>
>  
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