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MEDICAL ReevaluationS. Chief Executive Office RISK MANAGEMENT BRANCH January 18, 2012. Types of Reevaluation?. There are two types of reevaluations performed by CEO OHP Medical Psychological. Medical Reevaluation: What is it?.
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MEDICAL ReevaluationS Chief Executive Office RISK MANAGEMENT BRANCH January 18, 2012
Types of Reevaluation? • There are two types of reevaluations performed by CEO OHP • Medical • Psychological
Medical Reevaluation:What is it? • A Medical Reevaluation is an independent assessment by a County physician to determine whether an employee’s medical condition may pose a direct threat of harm to others while performing either essential or non-essential duties • Can involve both essential and non-essential duties • Examples of such duties include: • Driving on County time • Operating moving equipment
Common Reasons for Seeking a Medical Reevaluation • Sudden loss of consciousness episode, either on or off duty • Sudden episode of confusion, either on or off duty • Employee had their driver license temporarily suspended due to a medical condition • Employee has poorly controlled sleep apnea as evidenced by sleepiness on the job
Common Reasons for Seeking a Medical Reevaluation • Medical Reevaluations can be requested even if: • Employee files for WC • Employee has an accepted claim for the condition of concern • Medical Reevaluations can be requested despite: • Being returned to full duty by the WC system • Being returned to full duty by the employee’s personal care provider • Unrestricted licensure by DMV
The Medical ReevaluationRequest Process • When concerns first arise: • Take immediate action • Contact an OHP physician to discuss the case • If OHP determines that a Medical reevaluation is warranted, prepare a written request: • Employee’s information • Full description of concerns • Departmental contact’s information
The Medical ReevaluationRequest Process • Communicate the need for the evaluation to the employee (in writing is advised) • Have employee sign a short consent statement to the reevaluation (attach to written request) • If not possible, document employee’s verbal agreement • If employee refuses, department may seek a formal CEO concurrence to administratively order the employee to undergo reevaluation • Progressive discipline • Departmental responsibility to take administrative action
Authority forMedical Reevaluation Civil Service Rule 9.07(B)
The Medical ReevaluationRequest Process Forward request for Medical Reevaluation to: Roberto Chavez, Chief Program Specialist Occupational Health Programs 3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 351-6433 Fax: (213) 637-0822