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