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

[Charles Hackett]

The reason for the data base is for the prescribing provider to know and confirm how much has been prescribed for their patients and if concerned about abuse as well as the state to track
In RI and in MA you can’t look at unless you’re the prescriber
I’m a palliative care physician as well so I’m looking and verifying 
There is no way I’d look for someone who is not my patient. 

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> On Jan 30, 2020, at 3:09 PM, Dennis McClain <dennis at mcclainmed.com> wrote:
> 
>  Similarly, We are not allowed to access the database in either Indiana or Kentucky.
> 
> Dennis McClain MD
> Medical Director,  Norton Occupational Medicine
> McClain Medical, LLC
> 
> On Jan 29, 2020, at 5:11 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
>  
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