[MCOH-EH] HCWs on Opioids

[Deanna Prater]

As part of our on-boarding through Employee Health, we ask about current 
medications.  When there are controlled substances or concerns, we have 
the applicant fill out  a consent to contact the prescribing Provider.  
We send a form and a copy of their job description, asking for input if 
they can safely perform their job while on the medications.

Deanna Prater BSN, RN
Director of Infection Control, Employee Health & Safety
Lower Umpqua Hospital District
600 Ranch Road
Reedsport, Oregon 97467
(541) 271-6323
Fax: (541) 271-6353
dprater at luhonline.com


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>From: "Cockrum, MD David S" <dcockrum at frhs.org>
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>Do your institutions have policies regarding HCWs who are prescribed opioids or other sedating medications (for legitimate medical purposes)? We had one report to work recently who self-identified as having been prescribed an opioid. I advised that she could work but should be monitored for signs of sedation or distraction, but our HR and MR are wondering if there is any policy guidance warranted to help guide future situations. I know that management should be notified for "safety sensitive" jobs, but HCWs aren't usually defined as such (not that they shouldn't be, but I've never seen it).
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>If you have a policy or guidance that you can share, I would appreciate it.
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>Thanks,
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>David
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>DAVIDCOCKRUM, MD
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>Hi all,
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>What is your practice for getting staff tested if they complain of COVID-like symptoms?  Do you require a lab test or does a home test work?  Do you require proof of the positive test to be submitted to employee health?  Any input is welcome.  Thank you!
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>Sincerely,
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>Pam Caudill, BSN RN
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