Fellow Medical Center experts-

 

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).

 

If you have a policy or guidance that you can share, I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks,

 

David

DAVID​
COCKRUM, MD
Physician
Faith Regional Physician Services
Occupational Medicine
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