Good afternoon Craig.

 

In terms of physical evaluations, we have worked with HR and our rehabilitation department to design physical performance testing that corresponds to the essential functions of the job.  This testing is done in the rehabilitation department and reported to occupational health.  This testing is only done for jobs that require higher levels of exertion.

 

We ask if any physical accommodations are necessary and if so, a focused H&P is performed in occupational health with recommendation for any restrictions or accommodation.

 

For those who will be under an OSHA standard, the corresponding baseline evaluation is performed.

 

Laboratory testing for all includes a T spot if not previously TB positive, and viral titers if vaccination records are not presented.

 

For those working with “Hazardous Drugs” we have them do a medical history form and baseline testing the corresponds to the types of potential exposure.

 

Doug

 

Douglas M Wendland, MD, MPH

St. Luke's Occupational Medicine

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Thorne, Craig via MCOH-EH
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:24 AM
To: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Cc: Thorne, Craig <Craig.Thorne@YNHH.ORG>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Streamlining pre-placement medical evaluations for HCWs?

 

CAUTION: External Sender - This email originated from outside of St. Luke's.
Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear All,

 

We are reviewing our preplacement medical evaluations for HCWs.

 

We may not require a hands-on physical exam for all staff, and may base that on actual injury rates by department, etc. For all HCWs, we will review their pre-placement questionnaire (for indications to do a hands-on physical exam) vaccines, etc.

 

I am curious as to what others of you may be doing to make the process more streamlined, yet effective?

 

Thank you,

 

Craig

_________________________________________________

 

Craig D. Thorne, M.D., MPH, MBA
Chief Medical Director, Occupational Medicine and Business Health Services

(203) 687-5281 mobile

 

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it”.

-William Arthur Ward, American writer and thought leader

cid:image003.png@01D69279.D0BB1CF0

 

 




This message originates from the Yale New Haven Health System. The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are the intended recipient you must maintain this message in a secure and confidential manner. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy this message. Thank you.

This St. Luke's communication is intended for the use of the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law.  If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify sender immediately