In Virginia we can access this information with a release from the employee.   If we don’t get this,  we ask their prescriber (also with a release) to attest to the fact that their patient can perform their job safely.  At times we don’t get a release for either - that is taken into account with the situation 
Patricia Higazi RN MSN COHN CHOP
CHKD
Occupational Health Director 
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

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On Jan 29, 2020, at 5:11 PM, Teichman, Ron F <Ron.Teichman@bannerhealth.com> wrote:

 
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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@bannerhealth.com

 

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