We handle such cases the same way at DH, with an initial FFD assessment in OccMed and if the employee is a danger to themselves or others they are taken to the ED for a psych evaluation.
Mindy
Mindy Dube, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH 03756
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Hi Ron
We handled such cases when I was at Baystate and UMass with an initial assessment(FFD) in EHS. If it was opined the employee was a danger to themselves or others, they were taken to the ED for a psych evaluation. If they refused we would
have to section 12 them(Massachusetts) and call an ambulance. Most of the times the employee was cooperative.
Ron Teichman, M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM, FACP
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1300 N. 12th Street, Suite 610
We don’t have policies that address specific mental health issues. My practice would be to refer them to a provider and follow-up recommendations for restrictions/accomdations.
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I have just join the MCOH Section and listserv, because I have a new job in Phoenix. One of the first issues that came across my desk was a hospital employee expressing suicidal
ideation. Does anyone have a policy that addresses this subject, so that I can build on it to provide my health system with one thath suits their needs. Thank you and I look forward to meeting all of you in Washington.
Ron Teichman, M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM, FACP
Division Medical Director
Banner Occupational Health and Wellness
1300 N. 12th Street, Suite 610
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